to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting.
Representative Arbit moved to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4738 and HB 4739 before the committee: HB 4738 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. HB 4739 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Mentzer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mitch Albers and Aaron Van Langevelde, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:08 AM, Representative Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease. At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 56 before the committee: SB 56 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 56, but did not wish to speak: Cassie Thierfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.