HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements,
Mekoski, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee:
HB 5893
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights
and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b,
24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602,
290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c,
290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a),
sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA
253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464,
section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section
28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and
31a as amended by 2012 PA 254.
Representative Witwer, Ashley Steffen and Craig VanBuren, both representing the Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified together in support of HB 5893.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5893. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 5893 (H-2):
1. Amend page 15, line 8, after "31," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,".
Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5893 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report House Bill No. 5893 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 691 before the committee:
SB 691
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g
(MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2019 PA 174.
Senator Runestad; Krista Vincent, from Senator Runestad's office; and Amy Drumm,
representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified together in support of SB 691.
Questions and discussion followed.
Fadwa Hammoud, Solicitor General, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney
General, testified in support of SB 691. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 691, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Police Chief Chad Baugh, representing Canton Township.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 691, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association.
Pete Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Jared Holt, representing The Home Depot.
Ed Bickhoff, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Chanell Autrey, representing Target.
Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Product Association.
The Chair laid HB 5750 before the committee:
HB 5750
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909
(MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as
amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as
amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections
2c, 627c, and 907b.
Representative Cambensy; Rob Coppersmith, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and
Transportation Association; and Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union,
testified in support of HB 5750. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5750, but did not wish
to speak:
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5750, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing the Blue Line Solutions.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local #324.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5750, but did not wish to speak:
Bruce Timmons, representing himself.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5750. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5750 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden,
Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Mekoski.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5713
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
HB 5714
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 5715
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section
16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section
16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233.
HB 5716
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520d
(MCL 750.520d), as amended by 2012 PA 372,
and by adding section 219g.
HB 5717
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16l
and 16y of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l and
777.16y), section 16l of chapter XVII as amended
by 2016 PA 150 and section 16y of chapter XVII
as amended by 2006 PA 655.
Representative Roth and Representative Breen testified in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB
5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716
and HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717, but
did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5713. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5713 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5714 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5715 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 8-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski, Breen.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5717. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Mekoski,
Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov