to adopt the minutes from the October 19th, 2021 meeting.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 19th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4967 before the committee: HB 4967 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 689a. Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4967. Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB 4967. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5253 before the committee: HB 5253 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 946. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5253. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Vicki Schroeder, representing Episcopalians of SW Michigan Committed to Social Justice. Christina Schlitt & Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Akeem Pack, representing the SEIU Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The Chair laid HB 5254 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.342), as amended by 1984 PA 53. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5254. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5254. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5254. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov