to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275 before the committee: HB 5272 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to require certain public officers to file annual financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5273 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to require certain candidates for state elective office to file financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5274 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 44 (MCL 169.244), as amended by 2017 PA 119. HB 5275 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 44a. Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HBs 5272-5275. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275, but did not wish to speak: Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. Camden Weber, representing NextGen America.