MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2022,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1047 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2.
Reported SB 630 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported HB 4887 (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4.
Reported HB 5130 (S-1) (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5.
Reported HB 4173 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6.
Reported HB 4799 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7.
Reported HB 4800 (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8.
Reported HB 4719 (S-1) (Rep. Bezotte) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9.
Reported SB 406 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10.
Testimony regarding HB 4724 (Rep. Filler).
11.
Testimony regarding SB 870 (Sen. Runestad).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 1047 and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1047:
Via Zoom Honorable Chief Judge Robert A. Kengis, Allegan County Circuit Court – Support
Via Zoom Honorable Gary Giguere Kalamazoo Circuit Court – Support
Via Zoom Nigel Crum, Deputy 9th Circuit Court Administrator – Support
Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office - Support
The cards were read of those individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1047:
Rob Sarro, Allegan County - Support
Senator Irwin offer an (S-1) version to SB 1047 on behalf of Sen. Chang.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1047. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1047 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 1047 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 630 and remined the members that testimony was received on SB 630 during the May
11, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 630.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 630. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 8:45, Sen. Chang entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 630 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 630 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4887 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 4887 during the
May 11, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4887 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4887. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 5130 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 5130 during the
May 11, 2022 committee hearing.
Sen. VanderWall offered an (S-1) version to HB 5130 and summarized the (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5130. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5130 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5130 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4173 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 4173 during the
May 11, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4173 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4173. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4799 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 4799 during the
May 17, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4799 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4799. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended
The Chair brought up HB 4800 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 4800 during the
May 17, 2022 committee hearing.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report HB 4800 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4800. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended
The Chair brought up HB 4719 and remined the members that testimony was received on HB 4719 during the
May 11, 2022 committee hearing.
The cards were read of those individual not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4719:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association - Support
Sen. Barrett offered an (S-1) version to HB 4719 and summarized the (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4719. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4719 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 4719 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 406, and invited Sen. Barrett to summarize the bill and (S-1).
The cards were read of those individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 406:
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 406. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 406 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 406 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4724, and invited Rep. Filler to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4724:
Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors - Support
The Chair brought up SB 870, and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 870:
Joseph Morgan, Troy Police – Support
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, Michigan State Police – Neutral
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 870:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
Dave Wortham's, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Matt Sowash, Police Officers Association of Michigan – Support
Michael Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/07/2022