to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4520 and HB 4521 before the committee: HB 4520 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81 and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87 and section 81a as amended by 2012 PA 366. HB 4521 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 82 (MCL 750.82), as amended by 1994 PA 158. Representative Breen and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Dr. Denny Martin, representing Sparrow Hospital, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Christy Snitgen, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Michael Fill, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Cody Ball, representing the Emergency Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Kim Chapman-Hitchcock, representing the Emergency Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Michelle Pena, representing Trinity Health Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. Renay Gagleard, representing the Michigan Organization of Nursing Leadership, testified in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4520 and HB 4521, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Tobi Moore, representing the American Nurses Association - Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4520 and HB 4521, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. The Chair laid HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4474 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 4475 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. HB 4476 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 147c. HB 4477 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. Professor William Wagner, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475. John Clore, representing Michigan Initiatives, testified in opposition to HB 4474. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Tashawna Gill, representing the LGBT Detroit Mobilization. Antonio David Garcia, representing the Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center. Nada Al-Hanooti, representing Engage Michigan. De'Shondria Bedenfield, representing the National Association of Social Workers. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.