to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147 before the committee: HB 4143 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a, 234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234, and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299. HB 4145 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 244 (MCL 257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231. HB 4146 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 255 (MCL 257.255), as amended by 2020 PA 304. HB 4147 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 306 and 907 (MCL 257.306 and 257.907), section 306 as amended by 2020 PA 304 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. Representative Clements, testified in support of HB 4143. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Filler, testified in support of HB 4145. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed. Representative LaGrand, testified in support of HB 4146. Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4147. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147, but did not wish to speak: Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM). John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4219 and HB 4220 before the committee: HB 4219 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621) as amended by 2020 PA 191. HB 4220 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA 187. Representative Yancey and Representative Bellino, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney General Dana Nessel, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov