to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting.
Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4108 before the committee: HB 4108 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35. Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 4108. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Shoemaker, President of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of HB 4108. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women. Colin Parks, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee: HB 4509 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,"(MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5707. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4509. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Brad Knoll, Michigan District Judges Association, testified in opposition to HB 4509. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509, but did not wish to speak: Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4509, but did not wish to speak: Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee: HB 4434 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters. Representative LaFave explained the substitute (H-1) to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.