to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5258, HB 5252, HB 5288 and HB 5268 before the committee: HB 5258 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 565, 710, and 711 (MCL 168.565, 168.710, and 168.711), sections 565 and 711 as amended by 1984 PA 113. HB 5252 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 475 (MCL 168.475), as amended by 1999 PA 219. HB 5288 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 5268 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Koleszar, testified in support of HB 5258. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 5258. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Rozell, representing the Oakland County Clerk, testified in support of HB 5258. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5258, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Hundley, representing the Livingston County Clerk. Michigan Association of County Clerks. Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed. Namrata Carolan, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with a neutral position on HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5252, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote. Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed. Namrata Carolan, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with a neutral position on HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5288, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Hundley, representing the Livingston County Clerk. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288, but did not wish to speak: Emily Snider, representing the Anti-Defamation League. Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing the Voters Not Politicians. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 5268. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5268. Questions and discussion followed. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5268. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: League of Women Voters in Michigan. Emily Snider, representing the Anti-Defamation League. Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing the Voters Not Politicians. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288 and HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Alegeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Michigan Association of County Clerks. Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov