HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 9, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Absent: Rep. Brixie.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4041 before the committee:
HB 4041
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL
324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as
amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as
amended by 2010 PA 34.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4041, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4041. The motion prevailed
7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Young.
Nays: Rep. LaGrand.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4041 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Young.
Nays: Rep. LaGrand.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4795 before the committee:
HB 4795
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter I (MCL 761.1), as amended by 2017 PA 2,
and by adding section 12 to chapter III.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4795, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4795, but did not wish to speak:
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4795. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 4795 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand.
Nays: Rep. Young.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4617 before the committee:
HB 4617
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 3a and 23a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4617, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4617. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4617 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925 before the committee:
HB 5921
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 10 (MCL
15.240), as amended by 2014 PA 563.
HB 5922
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 6 (MCL
15.236), as amended by 1996 PA 553.
HB 5923
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 2 and 5
(MCL 15.232 and 15.235), section 2 as amended
by 2018 PA 68 and section 5 as amended by 2020
PA 36.
HB 5924
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 3 and 13
(MCL 15.233 and 15.243), section 3 as amended
by 2018 PA 523 and section 13 as amended by
2021 PA 33.
HB 5925
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 4 (MCL
15.234), as amended by 2020 PA 38.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in opposition
to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB
5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in
opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5922, but did not wish
to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924
and HB 5925, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923 and HB 5925, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5921. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 5921 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5922. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5922 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5923 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5924. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 5924 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5925. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5925 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand,
Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6062 before the committee:
HB 6062
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to set forth the methods for local
governments and other governmental entities to
provide certain public notices; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public entities; and to
prescribe the duties of certain private entities.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6062, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association Counties.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6062, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 6062 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, Young.
Nays: Reps. Outman, O'Malley, LaGrand.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the discussion regarding Pre-Trial Release Issues in
Michigan.
Kamal Lukata Anderson, testified in regard to the Pre-Trial Release Issues in Michigan.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jon Meyer, testified in regard to the Pre-Trial Release Issues in Michigan. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 11:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:38 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov