to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042 before the committee: HB 5038 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 59 (MCL 257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170. HB 5039 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12j of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12j), as added by 2002 PA 34. HB 5040 (Rep. Jones) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL 257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422. HB 5041 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 682 (MCL 257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263. HB 5042 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877) by adding section 20. Representative O'Malley and Katrina Morris, representing the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042. Fred Doelker, representing Dean Transportation, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042, but did not wish to speak: Howard "Mac" Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.. The Chair laid HB 6132 before the committee: HB 6132 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 219, 904c, and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and 257.904f), section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 904c as amended by 1999 PA 73, and section 904f as added by 1998 PA 358. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 6132. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 6132. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6132, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Undersheriff Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association. The Chair laid HB 5699 before the committee: HB 5699 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907 (MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Association. Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Yancey offered the following amendments to HB 5699: 1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "(2)" by striking out "A" and inserting "Except as provided in subsection (4), a". 2. Amend page 2, line 5, after "is" by striking out the balance of the section and inserting "guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $300.00, or both. (3) If a licensee is not in immediate possession of his or her operator's or chauffeur's license, or receipt described in section 311a, a police officer shall request from the licensee alternative means to verify the licensee's identity, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (a) A photograph of the operator's license that the police officer may use to verify the licensee's identity using the law enforcement information network. (b) A receipt or photograph of a valid registration for the motor vehicle that the police officer may use to verify the licensee's identity using the law enforcement information network. (c) Information sufficient for the police officer to verify the licensee's identity through the law enforcement information network, including, but not limited to, the licensee's name and date of birth. (4) If a licensee who violates subsection (1) provides sufficient alternate means to verify his or her identity under subsection (3), the licensee is responsible for a civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $150.00.". 3. Amend page 2, line 22, after "311" by inserting "that is a civil infraction". 4. Amend page 2, line 23, after "licensee" by striking out "must" and inserting "may". 5. Amend page 2, line 23, after "of" by inserting "not more than".