to report out HB 5527 with recommendation.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5527 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. The Chair laid SB 445 before the committee: SB 445 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2020 PA 229. The committee adopted a (H-1) substitute for SB 445 on September 30, 2021. The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 445 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Rachael Wineland, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency; Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Thomas W. Weeks; Mark Risk, an attorney; Robert Cramer, Director of Community Services for the Michigan Association of United Ways; Angana Shah, Policy Manager for the Michigan United; David Blanchard, representing the Blanchard and Walker, PLLC; and David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association.