to report out SB 396 with recommendation.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 396 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Johnsen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233 and HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5231 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 503 (MCL 380.503), as amended by 2023 PA 34. HB 5232 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 553 (MCL 380.553), as amended by 2011 PA 277. HB 5233 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1311e (MCL 380.1311e), as amended by 2009 PA 205. HB 5234 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 523 (MCL 380.523), as amended by 2011 PA 277. Representative Weiss testified in support of HBs 5231-5234. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233 and HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Jason Mancini, representing the Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233 and HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5231, HB 5232, HB 5233 and HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.