to report out HB 5734 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5734 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5734, but did not wish to speak: Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council. The Chair laid the presentation on the Michigan State Transportation Innovation Council before the committee. Carol Aldrich, P.E., Engineer of Research, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, joined by Steve Purri, P.E., Engineering Specialist, representing the Michigan County Road Association, both provided a presentation on the Michigan State Transportation Innovation Council. Questions and discussion followed. Greg Brunner, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Bureau of Field Services, approached to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 706 before the committee: SB 706 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 2b, 642, and 665 (MCL 257.2b, 257.642, and 257.665), sections 2b and 665 as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 642 as amended by 2012 PA 498, and by adding sections 665c, 665d, and 666a. Jami Des Chenes, representing Senator Horn's office, joined by Tyler Durval, representing Cavnue, both testified in support of SB 706. Questions and discussion followed. Collin Castle and Troy Hagon, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of SB 706. Questions and discussion followed. James Murphy, representing Locomation, testified with a neutral position on SB 706. Hess Bates, representing ABATE of Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 706. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified with a neutral position on SB 706. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 706, but did not wish to speak: Gabby Bruno, representing Ford Motor Company. Paul Corbett, representing MICHauto. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.