to report out HB 5696 with recommendation.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5696 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman. Nays: Reps. Kunse, St. Germaine. Pass: Reps. Miller, Roth, Bruck. The Chair laid SB 706 and SB 799 before the committee: SB 706 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 304, 312f, 320e, 732a, and 904 (MCL 257.204a, 257.304, 257.312f, 257.320e, 257.732a, and 257.904), sections 204a and 320e as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 304 as amended by 2023 PA 125, section 312f as amended by 2022 PA 193, section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50, and section 904 as amended by 2020 PA 383; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 799 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending section 4 (MCL 28.304), as amended by 2021 PA 72. Renee Watson, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, and David Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 706 and SB 799. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 706 and SB 799, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee: SB 716 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803a and 803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as amended by 2023 PA 129. Renee Watson, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, testified in support of SB 716. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 716, but did not wish to speak: Devid Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee: SB 501 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274. Jonathan Mason, representing the Office of Senator Camilleri, testified in support of SB 501. Questions and discussion followed. Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of SB 501. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association. Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Electrification Coalition. Michael Tardif, representing the Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43. Steve Nadel, representing the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. Patricia Hanz, representing the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. Owen Morgan, representing Navistar, Inc. Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:58 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov