to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Leutheuser) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 780.621 and 780.624), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 336 and section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 335, and by adding section 1b. HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4982 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4985 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. Representative Leutheuser and Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rabhi, Representative Meerman, Representative Wendzel, and Representative Gay-Dagnogo testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing, representing the Urban Core Mayors, and Jared Fleisher, representing Quicken Loans, testified together in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Sonja Starr, representing the University of Michigan Law School, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Labelle and Jeff Herbstman, both representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Spence Purnell, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Sergeant Steve Miller, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Jason Smith, representing the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Rodney Cole, representing DTE. Bill Wortz, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice. Annie Patnaude, representing the Americans for Prosperity. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Margeaux Bruner, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Kelli Hykes, representing Weedmaps. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with a neutral position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Hakim Crampton, representing Just Leadership USA. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Jon Meyer, representing Abcor Industries. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Aaron Suganuma, representing the Nation Outside. Gabriel Blauer, representing the himself. Glen Ashley, representing Action of Greater Lansing. Steven Shank, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. Detective Sergeant Theodore L. Nelson, representing himself. Monica Jahner, representing A.A.R.O, Advocacy, Re-entry, Resources, Outreach. Frank Rodriguez, representing himself. Aaron Kinzel, representing himself. Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside. Ben Rosa, representing Safe and Just Michigan. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Philip Aitkin, representing himself. Barbara Thomas, representing herself. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4982, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mr. Burton, representing himself. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov