to adopt the minutes from the June 8th, 2021 meeting.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the June 8th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4192, HB 4196, HB 4305, HB 4425 and HB 4788 before the committee: HB 4192 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 326, 352, and 381 (MCL 168.326, 168.352, and 168.381), sections 326 and 352 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 381 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding section 326a. HB 4196 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48. HB 4305 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 26 (MCL 169.226), as amended by 2019 PA 93. HB 4425 (Rep. Green) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 685a. HB 4788 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 5b to chapter II. Representative Hornberger, testified in support of HB 4192 and HB 4196. Questions and discussion followed. Namrata Carolan, representing the Michigan Republican Assembly, testified in support of HB 4192 and HB 4196. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4192, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 4305. Namrata Carolan, representing the Michigan Republican Assembly, testified in support of HB 4305. Representative Green, testified in support of HB 4425. Namrata Carolan, representing the Michigan Republican Assembly, testified in support of HB 4425. William Mohr, representing the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4425. Marc Sosnowski, representing the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4425. Questions and discussion followed. Matthew Shepard, representing the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4425. Representative Markkanen, testified in support of HB 4788. Scott Tillman, representing U.S. Term Limits Michigan, testified in support of HB 4788. Namrata Carolan, representing the Michigan Republican Assembly, testified in support of HB 4788. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:34 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov