to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 160 before the committee: HR 160 (Rep. Manoogian) A resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to the state of Michigan. Representative Manoogian introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Tripp Adams, representing the Truman National Security Project, testified in support of HR 160. Father Danaher, representing the Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, testified in support of HR 160. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 160, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a. At 12:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:27 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:40 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov