to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee: HB 5938 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by repealing section 30 (MCL 169.230). Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5938. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5938. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan. The Chair laid SB 788 before the committee: SB 788 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 3, 11, 12, 21, 24, 45, and 52 (MCL 169.203, 169.211, 169.212, 169.221, 169.224, 169.245, and 169.252), sections 3 and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 119, sections 12, 21, and 24 as amended by 2019 PA 93, section 45 as amended by 1996 PA 590, and section 52 as amended by 2015 PA 269, and by adding section 21b. Senator Runestad and Jeff Wiggins testified in support of SB 788. Questions and discussion followed. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of SB 788. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 788, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 788, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 6071 before the committee: HB 6071 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92. At 1:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:22 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel called the committee back to order. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 6071. Questions and discussion followed. At 1:27 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel laid the committee at ease. At 1:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Sheree Ritchie representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections testified with a neutral position on HB 6071. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6071, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6071, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Township Association. The Chair laid SB 273 and SB 278 before the committee: SB 273 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 761e. SB 278 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 761d (MCL 168.761d), as added by 2020 PA 177. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of SB 273 and SB 278. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in support of SB 273 and SB 278. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 273 and SB 278, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 273 and SB 278, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Brian Clark, representing Voters Not Politicians. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 273, but did not wish to speak: Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti-Defamation League. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov