to excuse Representatives LaFave and Howell from the meeting.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Howell from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Mueller testified on the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Geolfrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center. Tyler Ketesley, representing Americans For Prosperity. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Secretary of State. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Erin Keith, representing the Detroit Justice Center. Jayesh Patel, representing the Street Democracy. Kamal Anderson. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov