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
March 3, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 5274 (Rep. Meerman).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 5275 (Rep. LaGrand).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 5276 (Rep. Hertel).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 5277 (Rep. Hoitenga).
5.
Testimony regarding HB 5278 (Rep. Carter).
6.
Testimony regarding HB 5279 (Rep. Camilleri).
7.
Testimony regarding HB 5280 (Rep. Fink).
8.
Testimony regarding HB 5534 (Rep. S. Johnson).
9.
Testimony regarding HB 5594 (Rep. Hornberger).
10.
Reported HB 4974 (S-1) (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11.
Reported HB 4798 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12.
Reported SB 691 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and 5594, and invited Rep.(s) Meerman and LaGrand to
summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and 5594:
Cindy VanderKodde, Citizen – Support
Emily Schab, Bethany Christian Services, via Zoom, - Support
Erica Hammel, Citizen – Support
Christyne Kadlitz, Citizen - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and
5594:
Karla Ruest, Michigan County Social Services Association – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4974and 4798, and invited Nick Capone, of Rep. Filler's office to summarize the
bills and (S-1) versions
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4798 and 4974:
Gabrielle Dresner, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
Heath B. Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Michael Christy, Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4974. 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 reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4974 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4974 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4798. 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 reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4798 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4798 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 691.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 691:
Jared Holt, The Home Depot – Support
Chris Cameron, Silent Observer – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association / USA-IT – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Peter Langley, MI Petroleum Association / MI Association of Convenience Stores - Support
Matt Minor, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Jill Skutar, Michigan Trucking Association – Support
Dan Leaman, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support
Steve Japinga, United to Safeguard America From Illegal Trade Coalition
Matt Saxton, Exec. Director, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 691 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 691. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, Vice Chair VanderWall moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/10/2022