to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the State Court Administrative Office, on proposed rule change regarding virtual hearings. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HJRQ before the committee: HJRQ (Rep. Allor) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 19 of article VI, to increase the age limitation criterion for judicial office. Representative Allor testified in support of HJRQ. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Peter O'Connell testified in support of HJRQ. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5749 before the committee: HB 5749 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8202 (MCL 600.8202), as amended by 2016 PA 31. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5749, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Janice Daniels, representing the The People. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5749, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bruce Timmons, representing the himself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5749, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jody White, representing the herself. Representative Clements offered the following amendment to HB 5749: 1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "30," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,". 2. Amend page 3, line 8, after "1," by striking out "2023," and inserting "2022,".