to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Sarah Lewakowski, MA, gave a presentation on Mosaic Counseling. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217 before the committee:   HB 4215 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1035 (MCL 600.1035), as added by 2016 PA 93. HB 4216 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 60 of chapter X (MCL 710.60), as amended by 2006 PA 352. HB 4217 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 2, 7, and 7b (MCL 722.22, 722.27, and 722.27b), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 51, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 52, and section 7b as amended by 2009 PA 237. Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Rodriguez, representing the Family Law Section. Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov