MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4134 (Rep. Bollin).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4492 (Rep. Bollin).
3. Reported SB 280 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 306 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Davis Grimm, of Rep. Bollin's office, to summarize HB 4134 and HB 4492.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134 and HB 4492:
Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134:
Anthony Essmaker, Canton Deputy Clerk – Support
Namrata Carolan, Hillsdale County – Oppose
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4492:
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4134
and HB 4492:
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Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
The Chair offered (S-1) versions of SB 280 and SB 306.
The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the changes in the (S-1) versions of SB 280
and SB 306.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 306:
Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 280:
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 280. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 280 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 280 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 306. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 306 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 306 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2021
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