to report out HB 5252 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5252 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5258 and HB 5252, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5258 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the MI Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid SB 212 before the committee: SB 212 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2018 PA 650. Senator Johnson, testified in support of SB 212. Questions and discussion followed. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 212. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Rozell, the Oakland County Clerk, testified in support of SB 212. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Marcero, representing US Against Media, testified with no position on SB 212. Questions and discussion followed. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of SB 212. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 212, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 212, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the MI Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid SB 311 before the committee: SB 311 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523. Senator Johnson, testified in support of SB 311. Questions and discussion followed. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 311. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 311. Questions and discussion followed. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with no position on SB 311. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 311, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the MI Association of County Clerks & the MI Association of Municipal Clerks. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 311, but did not wish to speak: Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The Chair laid SB 8 before the committee: SB 8 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 18a. Senator Johnson, testified in support of SB 8. Questions and discussion followed. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 8. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 8. Questions and discussion followed. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with no position on SB 8. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 8, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the MI Association of County Clerks & the MI Association of Municipal Clerks. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov