to refer House Bill No. 5153 to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Farrington moved to refer House Bill No. 5153 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati. Nays: Reps. Garrett, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5296 before the committee: HB 5296 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a. Representative Pamela Hornberger, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5296 to the committee, and introduced Michael D. Wendling, the St. Clair County Prosecuting Attorney, who testified in support of HB 5296. Questions followed. The following individual submitted a card in support of HB 5296, but did not wish to speak: Jean Doss, representing the Kathy Hagenian. Jean Doss, representing the Rebecca Shiemke. A copy of Ms. Shiemke's written testimony is attached. The Chair laid HB 5289 before the committee: HB 5289 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2882 and 2891 (MCL 333.2882 and 333.2891), section 2882 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 2891 as amended by 2013 PA 136. Representative Julie Alexander, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5289 to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5289, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, J.D., Policy Advocate for the Michigan Catholic Conference; Jeff Duncan, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records Section; and Genevieve Marnon, representing the Right to Life of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee,