to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6124 before the committee: HB 6124 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 31, 683, and 730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 6124. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6124, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6124, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 5486, HB 5487, SB 1023 and SB 1024 before the committee: HB 5486 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 445.903), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 46, and by adding section 3n. HB 5487 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3o. SB 1023 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by amending the title and by adding sections 3n and 3o. SB 1024 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2021 PA 46. Representative Steckloff; Representative Tisdel; Mike Witkowski, from Senator Victory's office; and Sydney Hart, from Senator Hertel's office, testified in support of HB 5486, HB 5487, SB 1023 and SB 1024. Andrew Martin and Ryan Themm, both representing Meijer, testified in support of HB 5486, HB 5487, SB 1023 and SB 1024. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5486, HB 5487, SB 1023 and SB 1024, but did not wish to speak: Karen E. Johnston, representing Toyota Motor North America. Nicole Nystrom, representing CVS Health. Jared Holt, representing The Home Depot. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Ed Eickhoff, representing the International Counsel of Shopping Centers. Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kim Walz, representing Walgreens. Chris Cameron, representing the Silent Observer. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1023 and SB 1024, but did not wish to speak: John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Erik Hingst, representing Walmart. At 9:26 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 6108 and HB 6109 before the committee: HB 6108 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 722.641 and 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18. HB 6109 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as added by 2009 PA 188. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6108 and HB 6109, but did not wish to speak: Ashlie Kuehn, representing JUUL. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6108 and HB 6109, but did not wish to speak: John A. Hopper, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (MiSAM). John A. Hopper, representing the Washtenaw County Medical Society (WCMS). Jake German, representing Michigan Vape Shop Owners.