to report out HB 4617 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2).
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4617 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925 before the committee: HB 5921 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 10 (MCL 15.240), as amended by 2014 PA 563. HB 5922 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 6 (MCL 15.236), as amended by 1996 PA 553. HB 5923 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending sections 2 and 5 (MCL 15.232 and 15.235), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68 and section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 36. HB 5924 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending sections 3 and 13 (MCL 15.233 and 15.243), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 523 and section 13 as amended by 2021 PA 33. HB 5925 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 4 (MCL 15.234), as amended by 2020 PA 38. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5922, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5921, HB 5922, HB 5923, HB 5924 and HB 5925, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5921, HB 5923 and HB 5925, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.