to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5389 before the committee: HB 5389 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to allow 1 or both parties to a marriage to change the individual's name as part of the solemnization of the marriage; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5389. Questions and discussion followed. Madeleine March-Meenagh, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5389. Annika Snow, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5389. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5389, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid SB 351 before the committee: SB 351 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 2014 PA 197, entitled "Breastfeeding antidiscrimination act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 37.232). Alexi Chapin-Smith, the Legislative Director for Senator Irwin, testified in support of SB 351. Questions and discussion followed. Shannon McKenney, representing the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, testified in support of SB 351. Questions and discussion followed. Tameka White, representing LactPower, testified in support of SB 351. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 351, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Shaina Clark, representing Aeroflow Health. Haley Bennett, representing Aeroflow Health. Jennifer Day, IBCLC, RLC; Keisha Watkins-Dukhie, Full Spectrum Doula; Julie Osburn, Breastfeeding Supporter; Shatoria Townsend, MPH, CLC, LCE, all representing the Oakland County Breastfeeding Coalition Leadership Team. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council of Maternal and Child Health. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Megan Adamczewski, representing the Nurse Family Partnership. Allison Horne, representing the Lansing Baby Cafe, Next Gen Family Services. Rebecca Maurer-Amstute, representing the Lansing Baby Cafe. Natasha Bysima, representing the Next Generation Family. The YWCA Kalamazoo. Keisha Watkins-Dukhie, representing Ebb and Flo Birthing Services. The Chair laid HB 4902 and HB 4903 before the committee: HB 4902 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3h (MCL 445.903h), as added by 2008 PA 310. HB 4903 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1913 PA 188, entitled "An act relating to the conduct of hotels, inns and public lodging houses," (MCL 427.1 to 427.15) by adding section 3a. Representative Young testified in support of HB 4902 and HB 4903. Questions and discussion followed. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition to HB 4903. Gregory Scott, representing the American Car Rental Association, testified in opposition to HB 4902. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4902, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The Chair laid HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207 before the committee: HB 4062 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 1c. HB 4063 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and section 502 (MCL 37.2502), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258 and section 502 as amended by 1992 PA 124. SB 205 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 1c. SB 206 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79. SB 207 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and section 502 (MCL 37.2502), as amended by 2023 PA 6. Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Elizabeth Kelly, representing herself. Cindy Monaghan, representing the St. Irenaeus Church. Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc. Jackie Lepore, representing the St. Irenaeus Church. Wendy Hartman, representing Shelterhouse. Austin Barcy, representing the Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek. Anne Domanski, representing herself. Sarah Kenney, representing herself. Roslind McKenzie, representing herself. Mark Garcia, representing the MSHDA. The YWCA Kalamazoo. Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM. Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Ashley Heidenrich, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Ashia Wilson, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Eric Krogsrud, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4063, SB 205, SB 206 and SB 207, but did not wish to speak: Kaci Pellar, representing Detroit Disability Power. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205 and SB 206, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063, SB 205 and SB 206, but did not wish to speak: Cassie Theirfelder, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4062 and HB 4063, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.