to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HJR O before the committee: HJR O (Rep. Brann) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 19 of article VI, to eliminate the age limitation from eligibility criteria for judicial office. Representative Brann testified in support of HJR O. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with in support of HJR O, but did not wish to speak: Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR O, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan LiUNA. Julie Rowe, representing the AFT Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4910 and HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Hall) A bill to regulate the prescription of emotional support animals by health care providers and requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties. HB 4911 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775), section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775 as added by 1988 PA 336. Representative Cambensy and Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed. Lauren Saper, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed. Karlene Lehman and I. Matthew Miller, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed. Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911. Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, testified in opposition to HB 4910. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The following people submitted in card in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Forrest Wall, representing the Homebuilders Association of Southeastern Michigan. Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Joyce Brighton, representing the KMG Prestige Inc. Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association. Pamela Lovell, representing the AMP Residential. John Lindhal, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan. Megan Orser, representing the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association. Peggy Ellis, representing the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Stacey Hettiger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan. Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States. Thadd Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. Debbie Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance. Kevin McKinney, representing the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the committee: HB 4704 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 2 and 8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511. HB 4705 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4706 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4707 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4708 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4709 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 9b. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4704 and HB 4709, but did not wish to speak: Maria Enriquez, representing the UAW Local 6000.