to report out HB 4686 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4686 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Wendzel. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83. HB 4691 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 7a. Representative Kahle testified in support of her bill. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sabo testified in support of his bill. Questions and discussion followed. John Clore, testified on House Bill No. 4691. Nancy Wang, representing Voters Not Politicians, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4691, but did not wish to speak: Kathryn Sampson. Sandra Carolan. William Lethemon, Jr. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4690, but did not wish to speak: William Lethemon Jr.. Sandra Carolan. The Chair laid HJRD before the committee: HJRD (Rep. Lasinski) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 16 and 27 of article IV, to allow for the suspension of salaries and expense allowances for legislators, and to modify certain effective date and immediate effect provisions. Minority Leader Lasinski testified in support of the House Joint Resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJRD, but did not wish to speak: Kathryn Sampson. Sandra Carolan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HJRD, but did not wish to speak: Nancy Wang, representing the Voters Not Politicians. The following people submitted a card in support of HJRD, but did not wish to speak: Kathleen O'Laughlin, representing the Convention of States Action. The Chair laid HCR 5 before the committee: HCR 5 (Rep. Damoose) A concurrent resolution to reaffirm states' rights under the United States Constitution to establish election laws. Representative Damoose testified in support of his concurrent resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Behrends, testified in support of HCR 5. Rachael Marcero, representing Us Against Media, testified in support of HCR 5. Patrice Johnson, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HCR 5. Janette Wearham, representing Guard the Vote, testified in support of HCR 5. Sandra Carolan, representing the AFP, testified in support of HCR 5. Gerry Clixby, testified in support of HCR 5. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 5, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Kathryn Sampson. William Lenthemon Jr.. Robert S. Brines. Charlene Morris, representing Guard the Vote. Katholeen O'Laughlin, representing the Convention of States Action. Marlene Rofe. Cliff Montri. Judy Yanachik. Susan Mikolajczak. Matthew Mikolajczak. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HCR 5, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Nancy Wang, representing the Voters Not Politicians.