evidence_text: Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5597 before the committee: HB 5597 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to require social media platforms to provide a method for users to identify as candidates; to prohibit certain actions of social media platforms; and to provide remedies. Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Adrian Moore, representing the Reason Foundation, testified with no position on HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Cameron Sholty, representing the Heartland Institute, testified with a neutral position on HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov