to adopt the meeting minutes from April 11, 2023.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 259 before the committee: SB 259 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759a and 764a (MCL 168.759a and 168.764a), section 759a as amended by 2022 PA 197 and section 764a as amended by 2020 PA 177. Bill Drake, representing Senator Wojno's Office, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified with no position on SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 259, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Luckey, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy. Rusty Merchant, representing Secure Democracy. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Representative Smit offered the following amendment to SB 259: 1. Amend page 10, line 1, after "is" by striking out "missing or".