to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2019.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4179 before the committee: HB 4179 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.271). Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4179. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee: HB 4454 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549. Representative Johnson testified in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute to HB 4454. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute to HB 4454, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and Campgrounds. The Chair laid HB 4315 and HB 4316 before the committee: HB 4315 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479b (MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33. HB 4316 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323. Representative LaGrand and Representative Elder explained the proposed substitutes to the bills. The Chair laid HR 0093 before the committee: HR 0093 (Rep. Vaupel) A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to allow jail and prison inmates to be eligible for Medicaid coverage. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0093, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health Systems.