to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 599 before the committee: SB 599 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 34 and 35 (MCL 791.234 and 791.235), section 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13. Brian Merlos, Chief of Staff to Senator Geiss, testified in support of SB 599. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of SB 599. Questions and discussion followed. John Cooper and Jazmine Wells, both representing Safe and Just Michigan, testified in support of SB 599. Joy Obayemi, representing Michigan Medicine, testified in support of SB 599. Eden Kinlock, representing FAMM, testified in support of SB 599. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 599, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy & Government Relations Director for the Michigan League for Public Policy. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Justin Counts, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Nikki Scott, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice. Bill Wortz, representing Arnold Ventures. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 599, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.