to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 23 and SB 24 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. SB 24 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188. Krista Vincent, from Senator Runestad’s office, and Dennis Doherty, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, explained the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee: HB 4411 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled “Credit services protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.1823). Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee: HB 4018 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541. Representative Allor testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club. Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 4374 before the committee: HB 4374 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4374, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.