to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4026 and HB 4117 before the committee: HB 4026 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82. HB 4117 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304. Representative Johnson and Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4026, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 4053 before the committee: HB 4053 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 104. Marcus Keech, representing Representative VanWoerkom's office, joined by Sheriff Michael Poulin and widow of Deputy Ernest Heikkila Kris Sowles, all testified in support of HB 4053. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4053, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4014 before the committee: HB 4014 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4014. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition. Chief of Police Jon Gale, representing the Norton Shores Police Department. Chief of Police Matt Messer, representing the City of Holland. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. President and CEO Loretta V. Bush, representing Authority Health. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov