to excuse Representative Chirkun from the meeting.
Representative Jones moved to excuse Representative Chirkun from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 0003 before the committee: HCR 0003 (Rep. LaFave) A concurrent resolution to call on the Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority to ensure plans for the new state veterans homes include designated smoking areas. At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:02 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order. Chairman LaFave testified in support of his Concurrent Resolution. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:10 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease. At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HCR 0003. The Chair laid HR 0028 before the committee: HR 0028 (Rep. Rendon) A resolution to opposing the lawsuit filed by Michigan's Attorney General challenging the President's emergency declaration to build a wall on the southern border of the United States. Representative Rendon testified in support of the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HR 0028, but did not wish to speak: Laura Sager, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Laura Sager, representing Justice Strategies