to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576 before the committee: HB 5571 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 482, 482a, and 544c (MCL 168.482, 168.482a, and 168.544c), section 482 as amended and section 482a as added by 2018 PA 608 and section 544c as amended by 2018 PA 650. HB 5572 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 2005 PA 71. HB 5573 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 476, 477, and 590f (MCL 168.476, 168.477, and 168.590f), section 476 as amended by 2005 PA 71, section 477 as amended by 2018 PA 608, and section 590f as amended by 2002 PA 163. HB 5574 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 475 and 480 (MCL 168.475 and 168.480), section 475 as amended by 2022 PA 40 and section 480 as amended by 2012 PA 276. HB 5575 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 471 (MCL 168.471), as amended by 2018 PA 608. HB 5576 (Rep. Churches) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 2018 PA 650. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Representative Tsernoglou, Melanie Macey, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak: Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Michigan Fair Elections, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, and the Mid-Michigan Women for Conservative Values. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 10:56 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov