to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5296. Representative Pamela Hornberger, the bill sponsor, explained the substitute (H-1) to HB 5296.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5296. Representative Pamela Hornberger, the bill sponsor, explained the substitute (H-1) to HB 5296. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Merrill Gordon, an attorney representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5296. A copy of his written testimony is attached. Carlo J. Martina, P.C., representing State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council, testified in support of HB 5296 as a (H-1) substitute. Questions followed. A copy of his written testimony is attached. James J. Harrington, III, an Attorney and former Chair of the Family Law Council-Section, submitted written testimony in support of the Chair on HB 5296. Rebecca Shiemke, A Family Law Attorney for Michigan Poverty Law Program, submitted written testimony and a testimony card in support of HB 5292 as a (H-1) substitute. Kathy Hagenian, Executive Policy Director at Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5296, but did not wish to speak.