evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4917 and HB 4918 before the committee: HB 4917 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88. HB 4918 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81g. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. Donald Roach, representing SMART - Transportation Division, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. BJ Trumble, representing BLET – IBT, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. Nate Hatton, representing SMART - Transportation Division, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing The Amalgamated Transit Union. The Chair laid HB 5017 before the committee: HB 5017 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 83 (MCL 791.283), as amended by 2016 PA 344. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 5017. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski and Matthew Boak, both representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HB 5017. Questions and discussion followed. Nate Johnson, representing the Fresh Coast Alliance, testified in support of HB 5017. Angie Sparks, representing Michigan Works West Central, testified in support of HB 5017. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5017, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5046 before the committee: HB 5046 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2543 (MCL 600.2543), as amended by 2004 PA 328. Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Shankleton – Novess, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. Kristen Shankleton, representing the Michigan Electronic Court Reporters, testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 4850 before the committee: HB 4850 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2020 PA 307. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4850, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.