to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5400 and HB 5401 before the committee: HB 5400 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 5401 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2023 PA 278. Representative Arbit and Representative Grant testified together in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.