to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593 before the committee: HB 5587 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 33 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.33), as amended by 2021 PA 84. HB 5588 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.1), as amended by 2002 PA 34. HB 5589 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 37 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.37), as amended by 2015 PA 137. HB 5590 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 31 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.31), as amended by 2002 PA 137. HB 5591 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 39 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006 PA 548. HB 5592 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 22 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.22), as amended by 2003 PA 134. HB 5593 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 41 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.41), as added by 1998 PA 317. Representative Young testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion followed. Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion followed. Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Ken Shapiro, representing the Board of Directors for the Animals and Society Institute, testified in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593, but did not wish to speak: Ann M. Griffin, representing the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Jim Freemon, representing CHAINED, Inc. Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Jen Clarkson, representing Dog Aide. Tanya Hilgendork, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Deborah Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance. Joe Aragona, President of the Board for the Humane Society of Macomb. The Chair laid HB 5569 and HB 5570 before the committee: HB 5569 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe criminal penalties for the nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to provide for remedies. HB 5570 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28. Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 5569 and HB 5570. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5569 and HB 5570, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.