evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5219 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee: HB 5232 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8. HB 5233 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave. Representative Koleszar and Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union, and Robert Casamatta, representing the Northville Township Fire Local Union, testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233, but did not wish to speak: Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5232 and HB 5233, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov