evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5427 before the committee: HB 5427 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.