to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4562 and HB 4563 before the committee: HB 4562 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 33e (MCL 791.233e), as amended by 2018 PA 339. HB 4563 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 46 (MCL 791.246), as added by 1982 PA 314. Representative Lightner; Representative Witwer; Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; and Randy Gilbert, representing himself, testified together in support of HB 4562 and HB 4563. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4562 and HB 4563, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4562 and HB 4563, but did not wish to speak: Jessica Zimbelman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office. Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4698 before the committee: HB 4698 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 499. Representative Albert, testified in support of HB 4698. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4698, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4631 and HB 4632 before the committee: HB 4631 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7521a (MCL 333.7521a), as added by 2019 PA 7. HB 4632 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7523a (MCL 333.7523a), as added by 2019 PA 8. Thomas Zahina, representing the Wayne County Airport Authority Police, testified in support of HB 4631 and HB 4632. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4277 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332. HB 4278 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2018 PA 349. HB 4279 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 602c and 732 (MCL 257.602c and 257.732), section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592 and section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160. Representative Manoogian, and Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA - The Auto Club Group, testified together in support of HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Kevin McKinney, representing the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.