to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Harman Singh, representing the Sikh Coalition, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Carolyn Normandin, representing the Anti-Defamation League Michigan (ADL), testified in support of HB 4474 and HB 4476. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Reverend Joseph Fox, representing Christianity. The Chair laid HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487 before the committee: HB 4482 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5851b (MCL 600.5851b), as added by 2018 PA 183. HB 4483 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 2018 PA 183. HB 4484 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 6431 and 6452 (MCL 600.6431 and 600.6452), section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42 and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44. HB 4485 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 4486 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d. HB 4487 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Bice, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Marci Hamilton, representing CHILD USAdvocacy, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Tad Deluca, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Dr. Victor Petreca, representing Boston College, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Isabelle Brourman, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Kierra Dallas, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in opposition to HB 4482. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nadja Tirrell, representing the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest (SNAP). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Linda Beebe, representing herself. Peggy J. Reali, Esq., representing Stephen Olsick (Survivor). Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Chelsea Cooper, representing herself. Marjorie Gardner, representing herself. Flannery Houston, Director of Programs, representing Rise. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Brian Hurtekant, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4482, HB 4485 and HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Mike Letvis, representing Wayne RESA. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISD's. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 4:48 PM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov