evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 248 before the committee: SB 248 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343. Josh Skrzypczck, from Senator Lauwers' Office, testified in support of SB 248. Bob Carmack, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on SB 248.