to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4712 and HB 4713 before the committee: HB 4712 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 421 (MCL 750.421). HB 4713 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16u of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279. Representative Johnson, Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police, and Tom Hibiske, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4712. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4712 and HB 4713, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Charles Stauffer, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4712, but did not wish to speak: Charles Chapman, representing the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Michigan and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. William Brenner, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Tom Tibortz, representing the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Michigan and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Bonnie Rathbun, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Barb Hibiske, representing the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee: HB 5103 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 3203 and 3204 (MCL 700.3203 and 700.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 13. Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Howe, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5103. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5103, but did not wish to speak: Phil Douma and Cana Garrison, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. The Chair laid HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058 before the committee: HB 5054 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2014 PA 319, entitled “Sexual assault victim's access to justice act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 752.954). HB 5055 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15c of chapter IV (MCL 764.15c), as amended by 2001 PA 210. HB 5056 (Rep. Pagan) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by amending sections 2a, 6, and 13a (MCL 780.752a, 780.756, and 780.763a), section 2a as added and section 13a as amended by 2006 PA 461, and section 6 as amended by 2005 PA 184. HB 5057 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by amending sections 61b, 66, and 78a (MCL 780.811b, 780.816, and 780.828a), section 61b as added and section 78a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 66 as amended by 2000 PA 503. HB 5058 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,” by amending sections 31a, 36, and 41a (MCL 780.781a, 780.786, and 780.791a), section 31a as added and section 41a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 36 as amended by 2000 PA 503. Representative Pagan testified in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy Hagenian, representing Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified with no position on HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058. Questions and discussion followed. Brandon Lanyon, representing Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified with no position on HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058, but did not wish to speak: Joshua B. Hoe, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women. Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The Chair laid HCR 10 before the committee: HCR 10 (Rep. Filler) A concurrent resolution to approve the State Officers Compensation Commission determinations. Chairman Filler testified in support of HCR 10. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 10, but did not wish to speak: Brianna Mills, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Cami Pendell, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.