to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, 2019.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 112 before the committee: SB 112 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961, “by amending section 2918 (MCL 600.2918), as amended by 2014 PA 223. Justin Carpenter, from Senator Lucido's office, testified in support of SB 112. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 112, but did not wish to speak: Mike Frederick, representing the representing the City of Jackson. The Chair laid HB 4376 and HB 4377 before the committee: HB 4376 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law, “by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35. HB 4377 (Rep. Pagan) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law, “(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 3b. Representative Griffin and Representative Pagan testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377, but did not wish to speak: Colin Parks, representing the representing the Child Protective Services Program at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Amy Zaagman, representing the representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Jennifer Smith, representing the representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Tom Hickson, representing the representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Mary Pollock, representing the representing the American Association of University Women. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Parker, representing the representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4377, but did not wish to speak: Kathy Hagenian, representing the representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The Chair laid HB 4331 and HB 4434 before the committee: HB 4331 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as amended by 2018 PA 272. HB 4434 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code, “by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. Representative Hall; Representative LaFave; James Makowski, Corporate Counsel for the Michigan Gun Owners; and Joel E. Fulton, representing Freedom Firearms and the Calhoun County Gun Owners Association, testified together in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Durbin, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4434. Questions and discussion followed. Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing The Michigan State Police, testified in opposition to HB 4434. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4331 and HB 4434. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4331 and HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the representing the American Association of University Women. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4331, but did not wish to speak: Craig Burnet, representing the representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Tom Draeger, representing Moms Demand Action. Jenn VandeZande, representing Moms Demand Action. Scott Nichols, representing Moms Demand Action. Cindy Karogeropoulos, representing Moms Demand Action. Emily Kallunki-Pasternek, representing Moms Demand Action. Frank Foster, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. At 9:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4375, HB 4380, HB 4381 and HB 4382 before the committee: HB 4375 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law, “by amending section 293 (MCL 168.293). HB 4380 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to create the office of the higher education sexual assault prevention, advocacy, and resource officer within the department of civil rights; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the advocacy officer, and certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for an appropriation. HB 4381 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to create the campus sexual assault response improvement plan and grant act; to require certain reporting; to create the campus sexual assault response improvement grant fund; to provide for the use of the fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4382 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code, “by amending section 1230b (MCL 380.1230b), as added by 1996 PA 189, and by adding section 1230i. Representative Clemente, Representative Anthony, and Julie Vogel from Representative Hoadley’s office, testified together in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 4382. At 10:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mel Koch, from Representative Hornberger’s office, testified in support of HB 4375. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4380, but did not wish to speak: Lee Gonzales, representing the representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4380, but did not wish to speak: Angela Povilaitis, representing the representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Kathy Hagenian, representing the representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382, but did not wish to speak: Kathy Hagenian, representing the representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Tom Hickson, representing the representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4381 and HB 4382, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the representing the American Association of University Women. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:18 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Weipert Committee Clerk mweipert@house.mi.gov