evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525 before the committee: HB 5404 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28. HB 5405 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act to define the use of travel aids by blind persons; to provide protection against accidents to such persons; to require instruction and examination in certain circumstances; and to provide penalties for violation hereof," by amending sections 1a and 3 (MCL 752.51a and 752.53), section 1a as amended by 2002 PA 401 and section 3 as amended by 1986 PA 62. HB 5525 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525, but did not wish to speak: Teri Langley, Executive Director, representing the Disability Network Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5525, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5525, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Carol Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5404, but did not wish to speak: Carol Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren.