evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair and Minority Vice Chair made remarks to the committee. The Chair laid HB 4705 before the committee: HB 4705 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," (MCL 15.261 to 15.275) by adding section 9a. Representative Meerman and Phil Forner, testified in support of HB 4705. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SJRG before the committee: SJRG (Sen. Barrett) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 9 to article XI, to protect certain communications with members of the legislature.