evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4448 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: Rep. Greene. Pass: Rep. Posthumus. The Chair laid HB 4449 before the committee: HB 4449 (Rep. Puri) A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a holiday in this state.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4449 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:05 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: September 27, 2023


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4573 before the committee: HB 4573 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 161, 162, and 164 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.164), sections 161 and 162 as amended by 2015 PA 130 and section 164 as amended by 2018 PA 376. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans called the committee back to order. Chair Glanville testified in support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:40 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Charles Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College, and Lisa Freiburger, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Grand Rapids Community College, testified in support of HB 4573. Questions and discussion followed. Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College, and Kristen Charlton, Economic and Workforce Development, Oakland Community College, testified in support of HB 4573. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4738 and HB 4739 before the committee: HB 4738 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. HB 4739 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Mentzer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mitch Albers and Aaron Van Langevelde, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:08 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease. At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 56 before the committee: SB 56 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 56, but did not wish to speak: Cassie Thierfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 56 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Outman. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak. The Chair laid SB 236 before the committee: SB 236 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 236, but did not wish to speak: Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 236 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646 before the committee: HB 4644 (Rep. Hope) A bill to adopt the uniform power of attorney act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4645 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 20101b (MCL 324.20101b), as amended by 2000 PA 368. HB 4646 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 10121 and 10301 (MCL 333.10121 and 333.10301), section 10121 as added by 2008 PA 39 and section 10301 as added by 2012 PA 179. Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646. Christine M. Savage, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646. Mark E. Kellogg, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646. David Sprague, representing the Probate Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4644. Carl Marlinga, representing the Elder Abuse Task Force, and Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified together in support of HB 4644. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Murray representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified on HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers. Christopher Smith, representing the Elder Abuse Task Force UPOAA Subcommittee. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but did not wish to speak: Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:55 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4382 and HB 4383 before the committee: HB 4382 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 551, 552, 553, 555, 556, 557, and 558 (MCL 280.551, 280.552, 280.553, 280.555, 280.556, 280.557, and 280.558). HB 4383 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582, and 583 (MCL 280.559, 280.560, 280.561, 280.562, 280.563, 280.564, 280.565, 280.569, 280.570, 280.571, 280.572, 280.573, 280.574, 280.576, 280.577, 280.578, 280.580, 280.581, 280.582, and 280.583), section 569 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and by adding sections 561b, 561d, 564b, and 569b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Brad Ward, David Pierson, Michigan Realtors; Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber; Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan testified in opposition to HB 4382 and HB 4383. Questions and discussion followed. Elmeka Steele representing the Wayne County/Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners testified in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383. Matt Meersman representing the St. Joseph River Basin Commission testified in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383. Judy Allen representing the Michigan Townships Association testified with no position on HB 4382 and HB 4383. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Ken Yonker, representing the Kent County Drain Commission. Jim Nash, representing the Oakland County Water Resource Commission. David Nyitay, representing the ODC Network. Candice Miller, representing the Macomb County Public Works. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The Chair laid HB 4360 before the committee: HB 4360 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation by 2 or more municipalities of certain authorities for the purpose of providing emergency services to municipalities; to provide for the powers and duties of authorities and of certain state and local agencies and officers; to provide for certain condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to provide for the levy of property taxes for certain purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 2 (MCL 124.602). Representative Brabec, Jason Sperle, Saline Area Fire Department, Herasanna Richards Michigan Municipal League testified in support of HB 4360. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Brabec representing the City of Saline Mayor Brian Marl testified in support of HB 4360. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4360, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:11 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: June 21, 2023


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee: HB 4081 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1173. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health to review and make recommendations on HB 4081. The Chair laid HB 4608 before the committee: HB 4608 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16141 and 16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section 16346 and part 183A. Sara Henning, from Representative Pohutsky's office, testified in support of HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Miller, representing herself and the American Nutritionists Association, testified in opposition to HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Thiesmeyer-Hook; Beth Thayer; and Charla Burill, all representing the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, testified in support of HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4608, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Emily Camiener, representing EC Nutrition LLC. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Susanne Consiglio, RDN, representing Nutrition Balance LLC. Heather Dover, MS, RDN, representing the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:43 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee: HB 4497 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. SB 185 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. Representative Rheingans and Senator Irwin, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee: HB 4231 (Rep. Hill) A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and open competition in governmental construction act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883). HB 4237 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396). Representative Hill testified in support of HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Angela Rogensues, representing the City of Warren, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. John Taylor, representing Kalamazoo County, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, and Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Porcha Perry and Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1, testified in support of HB 4237. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Joeng, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Councilmember. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shane Hernandez and Pete Scodellier, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jimmy Greene and Associates, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231, HB 4237, HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Breanna George, representing the Michigan Association of Construction Academies. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Devonta Harris, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jay Jacobs, representing the Houghton Lake Chamber. Tim Booth, representing the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jim Lilly, representing SpartanNash. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kelley Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chamber. Neda Payne, representing the Lapeer Area Chamber. Sara Cambensy, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Midland Business Alliance. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Richard Wilson, representing Westpack Holdings, Inc. Colleen Schipsi, representing the West Coast Chamber. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Arthur Havlicek, representing the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. Michael Rybicki, representing Goodlander, Sweet, and Rybicki Certified Public Accountants. Brian Kloet, representing Gold Star Salons, LLC. James Boike, representing Corporate Funding, Inc. Tim Cosby, representing Culture Impact. Kyle Pung, representing the Pleune Service Company. Michael Jacobs, representing Apple Spice Box Lunch and Catering. Michael Kasmauskis, representing the Image Tours, Inc. Jessica White, representing Big Steps Little Feet. Ben Boezwinkle, representing Rockford Construction. Leslie Fiorenzo, representing Ulliance, Inc. Anthony Boden, representing Chase Creative. Kate Angles, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan. Susan Arlin, representing the Greater Farmington Area Chamber. Joni Kaline, representing BioLyte Laboratories. Rae Zylstra, representing Catered Creations, Inc. Danna Gomez, representing Managed Senior Care LLC. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jennifer Heinzman, representing the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. Magen Samyn, representing the Bay Area Chamber. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Jeff Cebelak, representing Mason Dynamics, Inc. Jennifer Stehouwer, representing Ball Park Floral and Gifts. Steve Underriter, representing Freedom Financial Planning Solutions. William Muir, representing the Grand Rapids Label Company. Brent Van Haren, representing SecurAlarm Systems Inc. Robert Buist, representing D&M Metal Products. Robert Kowalewski, representing KS Restaurants. Barbara Rapaport, representing Real-Time Perspectives, Inc. Kelly Springer, representing the Metal Flow Corporation. Robert Schermer, representing Meritage Hospitality. Casey Kuperus, representing David's House Ministries. Michael Kwast, representing iChiro Clinics. Carl Verbeek, representing Varnum. Robert Hughes, representing the Advantage Benefits Group. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). Robert Stevenson, Eecutive Director for MACP and Ron Wiles, Deputy Director for MACP, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643 before the committee: HB 4624 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2019 PA 114. HB 4625 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile diversion act," by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 137. HB 4626 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile diversion act," by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996 PA 137. HB 4627 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA 209. HB 4628 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185. HB 4629 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 15 and 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16), section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102. HB 4630 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled "Michigan indigent defense commission act," by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443. HB 4631 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1978 PA 620, entitled "Appellate defender act," by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 780.712, 780.714, 780.716, and 780.717) and by adding sections 1a and 8a. HB 4632 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 117k. HB 4633 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and 712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389, section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 409. HB 4634 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 2f, 18, 28, and 29 (MCL 712A.2f, 712A.18, 712A.28, and 712A.29), section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, section 18 as amended by 2022 PA 209, section 28 as amended by 2020 PA 362, and section 29 as amended by 2003 PA 74, and by adding section 29a to chapter XIIA; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4635 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA identification profiling system act," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2018 PA 310. HB 4636 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4803 (MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374. HB 4637 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87. HB 4638 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled "The children's ombudsman act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL 722.921, 722.922, 722.923, 722.924, 722.925, 722.925a, 722.926, 722.927, 722.928, 722.929, 722.930, 722.931, and 722.932), the title and sections 3, 5, and 11 as amended by 2004 PA 560, sections 2 and 6 as amended by 2020 PA 186, sections 4 and 10 as amended by 2014 PA 243, section 5a as amended by 2014 PA 455, sections 7 and 8 as amended by 2013 PA 38, and section 9 as amended by 2020 PA 185. HB 4639 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 115m (MCL 400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308. HB 4640 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 67 and 68 of chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68 of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018 PA 58. HB 4641 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 5a and 10 (MCL 722.115a and 722.120), section 5a as added by 1994 PA 205 and section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 69. HB 4642 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 7, 7b, and 7k (MCL 722.627, 722.627b, and 722.627k), section 7 as amended by 2022 PA 68, section 7b as amended by 2011 PA 89, and section 7k as added by 2011 PA 67. HB 4643 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending sections 5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a, 722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by 2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489, and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632. At 9:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:28 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order. Chair Hope and Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease. At 9:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Dorene S. Allen, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Pollard, representing the Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed. Cole Williams, representing The Delta Project, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. Questions and discussion followed. Michael McKissic, representing the Mikey23 Foundation, testified in support of HB 4634. Questions and discussion followed. Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4632, HB 4633, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636, HB 4637, HB 4638, HB 4639, HB 4640, HB 4641, HB 4642 and HB 4643, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Jonathan Sacks, representing the State Appellate Defender Office. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628, HB 4629, HB 4630, HB 4631, HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4638, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of Children's Ombudsman. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4625, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The Chair laid HB 4520 and HB 4521 before the committee: HB 4520 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81 and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87 and section 81a as amended by 2012 PA 366. HB 4521 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 82 (MCL 750.82), as amended by 1994 PA 158. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521, but did not wish to speak: John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health System. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4520 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4521 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4820 before the committee: HB 4820 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1248 (MCL 380.1248), as added by 2011 PA 102. At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 4820. Questions and discussion followed. Tammy Daenzer, from the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4820. Jennifer Smith, from the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition of HB 4820. The Chair laid SB 359 before the committee: SB 359 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1250 (MCL 380.1250), as amended by 2018 PA 601. Senator Chang testified in support of SB 359. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 359, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the AFT- Michigan. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 359, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to report out SB 359 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4319 before the committee: HB 4319 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 366, entitled "An act to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions in this state and certain athletic organizations from preventing a college athlete from receiving compensation for the use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights," by amending section 10 (MCL 390.1740).


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to refer HB 4319 to the Committee on Higher Education. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to prohibit high schools and certain athletic organizations from preventing high school student athletes in this state from receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness rights.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to refer HB 4816 to the Committee on Higher Education. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4820. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4820, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the AFT- Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4820, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb Intermediate School District. Bob McCann, representing the K-12 Alliance. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance of Student Opportunity. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency. Dave Lox, representing the Northern Michigan Schools Legislative Association. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project- Education Fund.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4820. The motion prevailed 12- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4820 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid HB 4755 and HB 4756 before the committee: HB 4755 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. HB 4756 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 764a, 764b, 764d, 765, 765a, 765b, 768, 769, 798b, and 805 (MCL 168.764a, 168.764b, 168.764d, 168.765, 168.765a, 168.765b, 168.768, 168.769, 168.798b, and 168.805), section 764a as amended by 2023 PA 25, section 764b as amended by 2018 PA 120, section 764d as added by 2020 PA 95, sections 765 and 765b as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 765a as amended by 2020 PA 177, section 769 as amended by 1995 PA 261, section 798b as amended by 1990 PA 109, and section 805 as amended by 2000 PA 207, and by adding sections 523b, 765c, and 768a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Tsernoglou, and Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, testified in support of HB 4755 and HB 4756. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4755 and HB 4756. Questions and discussion followed. Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Michigan Fair Elections, the Freedom Alliance, and StandUp Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4755 and HB 4756. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4755 and HB 4756, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee: HB 4534 (Rep. Stone) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 34c and 35 (MCL 791.234c and 791.235), section 34c as added by 2012 PA 24 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13. Representative Stone testified in support of HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Mary Clark, Delta Township Clerk. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk. The Chair laid HB 4210 before the committee: HB 4210 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2022 PA 197; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Brater and Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4210. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: C. Jay Coles, representing Verified Voting. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, but did not wish to speak: Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4534, HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4210, HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Chris Swope and Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4210, HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4755, HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Neal Ubriani, representing the Institute for Responsive Government. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4756, SB 339, SB 367, SB 370 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. The Chair laid SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373 before the committee: SB 339 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 764c (MCL 168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120. SB 367 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 570, 662, 668b, 674, 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, 795b, and 797a (MCL 168.570, 168.662, 168.668b, 168.674, 168.736b, 168.736c, 168.736d, 168.736e, 168.795b, and 168.797a), section 570 as amended by 2017 PA 113, section 662 as amended by 2022 PA 219, section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614, section 674 as amended by 2018 PA 120, sections 736b, 736c, 736d, and 736e as amended by 2018 PA 190, section 795b as amended by 1990 PA 109, and section 797a as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 8, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d, 720e, 720f, 720g, 720h, 720i, and 720j. SB 370 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759, 761, and 766 (MCL 168.759, 168.761, and 168.766), sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302 and section 766 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 766a and 766b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 371 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. SB 373 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 2 (MCL 168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 339, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 371, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371 and SB 373, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4210.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4210. The motion prevailed 6- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Rep. Wegela. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4755 and HB 4756.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4755 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4756. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4756 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. The Committee returned to consideration of SB 339, SB 367, SB 370, SB 371, and SB 373.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out SB 339 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 367 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 370 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out SB 371 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 373 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:43 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4320 and HB 4387 before the committee: HB 4320 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145h. HB 4387 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50.


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4320. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative MacDonell testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. Dawn and Mark Hayes testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. Allie Hayes testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. Kristine Shuler, a Detective with the Troy Police Department, testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. Questions and discussion followed. Christina Marsack-Topolewski and Annemarie Kelly, representing Eastern Michigan University, testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. Dawn Calnen, representing The ARC of Oakland County, testified in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4320 and HB 4387, but did not wish to speak: Stacie Vought. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Brian Verbruggen. Morgan Brouillet. Cheryl Verbruggen. Jane Hwang. Debbie Rosenman. Alexandra Grimaldi, representing Wayne State University Law School. Angie Timko. Christina Henderson. Katie Prebelich, representing Wayne State University Law School. Katie Saunders. Jackie Cheyne. Trudi Koskinen. Hannah Nagi, representing the Social Justice Project, Advisor. Rita Briguglio. Joe Duda. Carol Machak. Kevin Vogel. Cheryl Landess. Stacie Klumpp. Brenda Rice. Karen Bush. Kate Rainey. Gary Koskinen. Tom Cook. Melissa Rehbine, representing Smith Middle School. Kally Harris. Rich Machesky, representing Troy School District. Ellen Prebelich. Ann O'Neill, representing Troy Athens High School. Tessa Matthies. Margaret Burchi, representing Troy Athens High School. Shawn DuFresne. Amy Saulnier. Nina Como. Lynn Burger, representing Farmington High School. Jill Brown. Dianna Carter. Karli Flilips. Molly Driscoll. Anastasia Khalil. Gabrielle Kowalski. Kerry and Richard Peterson. Shelby Cavazos. Melinda Hilborn. Laney Cavazos. Andrew Hohner. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Sherri Boyd, representing The ARC Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Edwards moved to adjourn, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4240 before the committee: HB 4240 (Rep. Scott) A bill to prohibit employers from making certain recruiting or hiring decisions based on an individual's credit history; to prohibit employers from making certain inquiries; to prohibit certain waivers; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide remedies.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to refer HB 4240 to the Committee on Labor. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4500 before the committee: HB 4500 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 1201b. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4500, but did not wish to speak: Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by repealing section 1206c (MCL 500.1206c). Representative Martus testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee: HB 4703 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67. HB 4704 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed. Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4703, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Burtka, representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4704. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4704, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4732 and HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4732 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4733 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. At 5:50 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 5:51 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. Karla Bell, representing AFLAC, testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. At 5:56 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease. At 5:57 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4732 and HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Joesph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Service. The Chair laid HB 4707 before the committee: HB 4707 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 2212e and 3425 (MCL 500.2212e and 500.3425), section 2212e as added by 2022 PA 60 and section 3425 as amended by 2016 PA 276. Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. David Lloyd, Chief Policy Officer of the Kennedy Forum, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Murray, Founder of the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Janine Teagarden testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing the The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michgian. Jennifer Middlin. Michelle Massey, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth. Antonio David Garcia, representing the Affirmations Community Center. Shayna Lee. Rosalie Austin, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth. Maria Pena. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan. Evan Johnstone. Jacob Smith. Jesse Coy. Ivan Bernhardt. Judge Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Chirstine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: Reps. Bruck, Neyer. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Smit. The Chair laid SB 326 before the committee: SB 326 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2023 PA 21.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report SB 326 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623 before the committee: HB 4619 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2027 (MCL 500.2027), as amended by 1998 PA 26. HB 4620 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4621 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3403 (MCL 500.3403), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4622 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4623 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3501 (MCL 500.3501), as amended by 2016 PA 276, and by adding section 3406z. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, (H-1), HB 4621, (H- 1), HB 4622, (H-1), HB 4623 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4619, HB 4620, (H-1), HB 4621, (H-1), HB 4622, (H-1), HB 4623 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4619, but did not wish to speak: Dyck Van Koerering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Adrienne Zaya, representing the Young Womens Christian Association of Kalamazoo. Eric Waskowicz representing the United States of Care testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4619 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4620. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4620 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4621. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 4621 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4622. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4622 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4623. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4623 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4707.


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4707 was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: Rep. Aragona. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant. Nays: Reps. Bruck, Neyer. Pass: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Smit. The Committee returned to consideration of SB 326.


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 326 was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out SB 326 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Bezotte.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to excuse Representatives Bezotte and Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 7:04 PM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 247 before the committee: SB 247 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2014 PA 135. Senator McCann, and Marlon Lynch, representing the Michigan State University Department of Public Safety, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out SB 247 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 247, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University. Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 247, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety. The Chair laid SB 262 before the committee: SB 262 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 7b (MCL 29.7b). Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 262. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 262, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid SB 268 before the committee: SB 268 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA 513. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 268. Jon O'Hara, representing the Michigan Preneed Coalition, and Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of SB 268. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 268, but did not wish to speak: Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 268, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the National Alliance of Life Companies. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 4601 before the committee: HB 4600 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957). HB 4601 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102, 402, 501, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27402, 333.27501, 333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161, sections 501 and 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648. Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4600 and HB 4601, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing Cresco Labs. Shelly Edgerton, representing PharmaCann/LivWell. Manny Lentine, representing Common Citizen. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee: HB 4717 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2504a (MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2020 PA 342. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4717. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4717. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:11 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee: HB 4082 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 23b. Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4082. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4082, but did not wish to speak: Eric Downie, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 310. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4082 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4602 before the committee: HB 4602 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 18c. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 4602. Questions and discussion followed. Vance McCrumb, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602. John Luker, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602. Eric Downie, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602. Al Merritt, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, testified in support of HB 4602. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4602, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Michael Lee, representing Lloyd Lee, and the Vietnam Veterans of America. Wendy Hibbitts, representing themself.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 4602 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 43 before the committee: SB 43 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled "An act to authorize highway officials to close roads under construction, improvement or repair, or any portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being constructed or repaired; to require such officials to place in good repair and to mark by proper signs suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads, which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end of such roads or portions of roads which are thus closed and at the intersections thereof with other roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers located and placed hereunder; and to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by adding sections 1a and 1b. Katie Olkowski, representing the Office of Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 43. Questions and discussion followed. William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of SB 43. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 43, but did not wish to speak: William Miller, representing the Oakland County Commission. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out SB 43 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4706 before the committee: HB 4706 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q (MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA 142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141. Representative MacDonell offered the following amendment to HB 4706: 1. Amend page 7, line 23, after "rights-of-way." by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "An entity that provides electric vehicle charging services is not a public utility and may not be prohibited from charging a customer for electric vehicle charging services on a volumetric basis, including for, but not limited to, charging a volumetric rate for the electricity transferred to the battery or other storage device. An entity that is a public utility that engages in the sale of electric vehicle charging services remains subject to regulation under this act and is not exempt from that regulation due solely to the provision of electric vehicle charging services.".


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4706. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4706, but did not wish to speak: Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4706 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Roth, Bruck. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 385 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 386 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 387. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 387 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 209. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 209 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 210. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 210 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 211. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 211 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 212. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 212 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 213. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 213 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 214 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 215 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 216 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 217 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 246 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:47 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4495. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of HB 4495 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report HB 4496 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-3) version of SB 176 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report the (S-1) version of SB 330 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 364, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:35 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 293. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 293 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 288 before the committee: SB 288 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled "Michigan energy assistance act," by repealing section 6 (MCL 400.1236), as amended by 2019 PA 87.


evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out SB 288 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, BeGole. Nays: Rep. Outman. Pass: Reps. Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 288, but did not wish to speak: Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Mary Carmen Munoz, representing the La Sed Inc.. Rev. Charles Williams, representing the National Action Network. Rev. Wendell Anthony, representing the NAACP. John Hearn, representing the Western Wayne County Democratic Black Caucus. Todd Lipa, representing the Cares in Farmington Hills. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 288, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid SB 302 and SB 303 before the committee: SB 302 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending section 9 (MCL 460.939), as amended by 2017 PA 242. SB 303 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (MCL 460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.941, 460.943, 460.945, and 460.947), section 3 as amended by 2017 PA 242.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 303 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761 before the committee: HB 4759 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending the title, the heading to subpart A of part 2, and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 22, 28, 29, 45, 47, and 49 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1022, 460.1028, 460.1029, 460.1045, 460.1047, and 460.1049), the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 29, 45, 47, and 49 as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 34, 50, 51, 52, and 53. HB 4760 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 6, 6a, 6m, 6t, and 11 (MCL 460.6, 460.6a, 460.6m, 460.6t, and 460.11), section 6 as amended by 2005 PA 190 and sections 6a, 6m, and 11 as amended and section 6t as added by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 6aa. HB 4761 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 1, 7, 9, 13, 22, 71, 73, 75, 77, and 78 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, and 460.1078), sections 1, 7, 9, 13, 71, 73, 75, and 77 as amended and sections 22 and 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 80, 80a, and 80b. Representative Pohutsky, Representative Coffia and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Gary Melow representing the Michigan Biomass testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Alaimo representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Johnston representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Samarth Medakkar, Advanced Energy United testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Derrell Slaughter, Michigan Clean Energy; Tim Minotas, Sierra Club; Nick Occhipinti , Michigan League of Conservation Voters; and Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Andy Coulouris representing the DTE testified with no position on HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, but did not wish to speak: Michigan Forest Products Council. Brock VanOss, representing the Master Logger Program. Joe Doyle, representing the Doyle Forest Products. Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. Justin Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen. Wes Windover, representing the Biewer Forest Management. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4760, but did not wish to speak: Martin Kushler, representing the ACEEE. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but did not wish to speak: Peter Sinclair, representing the Midland resident. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Evergreen Action. Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. Jenna Warmuth, representing the Vote Solar. James Gignac, representing the Union of Concerned Scientists. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but did not wish to speak: Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: June 28, 2023


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4573 before the committee: HB 4573 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 161, 162, and 164 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.164), sections 161 and 162 as amended by 2015 PA 130 and section 164 as amended by 2018 PA 376.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4573. The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4573 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4573, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. At 10:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of college athletes. Representative Witwer and Alexandra Breske, Michigan State University Assistant Athletic Director, Risk Management and Policy Forward, gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of college athletes. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Representative Wilson gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wilson returned to answer questions from the Committee. Mark Uyl, MSHAA, gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646 before the committee: HB 4644 (Rep. Hope) A bill to adopt the uniform power of attorney act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4645 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 20101b (MCL 324.20101b), as amended by 2000 PA 368. HB 4646 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 10121 and 10301 (MCL 333.10121 and 333.10301), section 10121 as added by 2008 PA 39 and section 10301 as added by 2012 PA 179. Representative Wozniak gave a statement of support for HB 4644, HB 4645, and HB 4646.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4644 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4645 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4646 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4738 and HB 4739 before the committee: HB 4738 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. HB 4739 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.