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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5699 (Rep. Tsernoglou), HB 5700 (Rep. Paiz), HB 5701 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 5702 (Rep. MacDonell) and HB 5583 (Rep. Byrnes). 2. Testimony regarding HB 5583 (Rep. Byrnes). 3. 4. 5. 6. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair invited Rep. Tsernoglou to explain HBs 5699-5702. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702: Mary Clark, Michigan Assoc. of Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701, HB 5702 and HB 5583: Page 1 of 2 Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections Institute, Pure Integrity MI Elecitons – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702: Bill Zaagrman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support Dave Hodgkins, MI Municipal League – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699: Mike Batterbee, MI Townships Assoc. – Neutral The Chair invited Representative Byrnes and Erin Schor with MDOS to explain HB 5583 and S-1 substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5583: Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support At 9:56 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:15 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5699 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5700 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5701 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5702 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 4, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony and Reported SB 494 (S-4) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 2. Testimony and Reported SB 835 (S-2) ( Chang) with recommendation. 3. Testimony and Reported regarding SB 1108 (S-2) (Sen. Moss), SB 1109 (S-1) (Sen. Moss), SB 1110 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation . 4. Testimony and Reported HB 5571 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 5. Testimony and Reported HB 5572 (Rep. Donavan McKinney) with recommendation. 6. Testimony and Reported HB 5573 (Rep. Jason Morgan) with recommendation. 7. Testimony and Reported HB 5574 (Rep. Joey Andrews) with recommendation. 8. Testimony and Reported HB 5575 (Rep. Jasper Martus) with recommendation. 9. Testimony and Reported HB 5576 (Rep. Jaime Churches) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Santana to explain SB 494 and S-4 Substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 494. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 494 and (S-4): Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Page 1 of 4 Tony Gant, Voting Access for All Coalition – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections, MI Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan – Opposition Erion Schor, MDOS – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-4) version of SB 494 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 835. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 835 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 835 and (S-2): Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Mich. Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan. – Opposition Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support Amanda Zack, Director of Policy Secure Democracy – Support Chair Moss passed the gavel to the Majority Vice Chair Wojno, who invited Chair Moss and Senator Irwin to explain Senate Bills 1108, 1109, 1110 and substitutes. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1108, (S-2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB 1110 and (S-1): Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections: SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1108, (S- 2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB 1110 and (S-1): Aaron VanLangevelde, Department of Attorney General – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – SB 1108 and SB 1110 – Support, SB 1109 - Opposed Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 - Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support SB 1108 and SB 1110 Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1108. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of SB 1108 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1109. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 1109 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1110. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 1110 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited State Representative Tsernoglou to explain House Bills 5571; 5572; 5573; 5574; 5575; and 5576. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576: Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute – Opposition Board of State Canvassers Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz – Support Board of State Canvassers Vice Chair Richard Houskamp – Support Board of State of Canvassers Members Jeannette Bradshaw – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576: Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Page 3 of 4 Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5571 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5572 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5573 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5574 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5575 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5576 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024 Page 4 of 4
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 707 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 1068 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) 2. Reported SB 707 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1068 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Cavanagh to explain SB 707 and S-2 substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 707. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 707 and (S-2): Erin Schor, MI Department of State – Support Klye Zawacki, Legislative Director ACLU of Michigan – Support Melanie Macey, Policy Counsel, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 707 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Chair Moss explained SB 1068 and S-1 substitute. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1068. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1068 and (S-1): Erica Peresman, Senior Advisor for Promote the Vote – Support Erin Schor, Legislative Director at Michigan Department of State – Support Adam Fracassi, Election Law Specialist, Michigan Department of State – Support David Jaffe, attorney – Support Alice Clapman, Senior Counsel For Voting Rights, Brennan Center for Justice – Support Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk – Support Sherrie Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Michigan Fair Elections – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1068 (S-1), SB 707 and (S-2): Michele Haroon, Self – Opposed Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1068 (S-1): Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 1068 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 2 of 2
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2024-11-13
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 401 (S-3) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 402 (S-2) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 403 (S-3) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 404 (S-2) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair along with the other bills sponsors of Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 explained proposed substitutes to the bills. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401 (S- 3), SB 402 (S-2), SB 403 (S-3), SB 404 (S-2): Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Bill Zaagman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Neutral Joseph Bridgman, Livingston Co. Elections Coordinator – Opposition Kathleen Richter, Self – Opposition Sheree Ritchie, Michigan Fair Elections, Mure Integrity Michigan Elections, Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance – Opposition Judy Karandjeff, Leage of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Elizabeth Hundley, Livingston Co. Clerk – Opposition Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Nicholas Occhipini, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Randy Block, MI Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support Page 1 of 3 Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicans – Support Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support Brett Edkins, Stand Up America – Support Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support Ben Gardner, All Voting is Local – Support Ilana Beller, Public Citizen Democracy Campaign – Support Kurtis Fernandez, APIA-Vote Michigan – Support Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support Latta Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Quentin Turner, Common Cause Michigan – Support Yurij Ridensky, Brennan Center for Justice – Support Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of MI – Support Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights – Support Thomas Luckett, Voter Protection Director, MI Democratic Party – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Michael Pernick, Legal Defense Fund – Support Phi Nguyen, DEMOS – Support Zaria Mariko Guignard, Asian American Advancing Justice – Support Mandy Zock, Secure Democracy – Support Deb Otis, Fair Vote Action – Support Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support Chris White, ROC Michigan – Support Stephanie Szymes, Secure Democracy – Support Tam Doan, Center for Popular Democracy – Support Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retiree Assoc. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 401 (S-3): Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Assoc. – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 402 (S-2): Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Assoc. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 403 (S-3): Mike Betterbee, Michigan Township Assoc. – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 404 (S-2): Mike Batterbee, MI Township Assoc. – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 401. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-3) version of SB 401 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 402. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 402 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 403. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-3) version of SB 403 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 404. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 404 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:09 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 13, 2024 Page 3 of 3
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2024-06-13
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 402 (Sen. Moss) and SB 404 (Sen. Geiss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. Chair Moss summarized SB 402. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 402: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain SB 404. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 404: Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support Amanda Zoch, Secure Democracy – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 402 and SB 404: Bruce Barlon, citizen – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 402 and SB 404: Sheree Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 403: Christine Suave, Michigan Immigration Rights Center – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401, SB 402, SB 403 and SB 404: Michelle Kanter Cohen, Fair Elections Center – Support Michigan Assoc. of Counties Legislative Committee – No Position Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Ben Gardner, All Voting is Local – Support Nomi Joyrich, Jews for Secular Democracy – Support Christopher White, ROC Michigan – Support Kurtis Hernandez, APIA Vote-Michigan – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 401 (Sen. Camilleri). 2. Testimony regarding SB 403 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 401: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Dave Hodgkins, MML – No Position Scott Smith, City of Wyoming – No Position Bruce Barlond, citizen – Opposition Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Mike Batterbee, MTA – Opposition Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 403: Aghogho Edevbie, MDOS – Support Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support Kurtis Fernandez, APIA Vote-MI – Support Henry Duong, Rising Voices – Support Cindy Gamboa, MI PODER – Support Page 1 of 2 Denise Hartsough, League of Women Woters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401, SB 402, SB 403 and SB 404: Michigan Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – No Position Shiree Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition Arturo Vargas National Assoc. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials – Support Angela Davenport, Voting Access for All – Support The Arc Michigan – Support Yvonne White, NAACP MI State Conference – Support Debbie Rosenman, Fighting 9 Invidisible – Support Quentin Turner, Common Cause Michgian – Support Disability Rights Michigan – Support Amanda Klein, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democraty – Support Madeline Fata, MI Association of Counties – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 15, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 1, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 401 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri). 2. Testimony regarding SB 402 (S-1) (Sen. Moss). 3. Testimony regarding SB 403 (S-1) (Sen. Chang). 4. Testimony regarding SB 404 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 401: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 402: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 403: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 404: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 401-404: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson – Support Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP Detroit – Support Yvonne White, NAACP Michigan – Support Michael Pernick, Redistricting Counsel & Policy Associate Legal Defense Fund – Support Martin Harris, Redistricting Counsel & Policy Associate Legal Defense Fund – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote MI – Support Due to time constraints, the following individual was unable to present testimony regarding SBs 401-404: Merissa Kovach, ACLU MI – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 401- 404: The Campaign Legal Center – Support Tam Doan, The Center for Popular Democracy – Support Jerry Vattamala, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund – Support Brianna Cea, Generation Vote – Support NAACP Legal Defense Fund – Support Brook Harris, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU MI – Support Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Justice – Support John Lindback, National Vote at Home Institute – Support Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local – Support Phi Nagyen, Demos – Support Brenda Magdasi, Self – Support Ilana Beller, Citizen – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy, Healthy People – Support The Declaration for American Democracy – Support Deb Otis, Fair Vote Action – Support Zaria Mariko Guignard, Asian Americans Advancing Justice David O’Brien, Represent Us – Support Brett Edkins, Stand Up America – Support Sara Ismail, ACCESS – Support Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support Isabelle Muhlbauer, Latino Justice – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Stephanie Szymans, Secure Democracy USA – Support Judy Karaudjeff, League of Women of MI – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections – Oppose Erica Peresman, Promote The Vote – Support Page 2 of 3 Brook Harris, MI League of Conservative Voters – Support Yurij Rudensky, The Brennan Center for Justice – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.. Date Adopted by Committee: May 8, 2024 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 603 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 604 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 603 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 604 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 603 and SB 604: Sheri Ritchie, PIME, Stand Up MI, Women for Conservating Values, Freedom Alliance – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:12 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 05/01/2024 Page 1 of 1
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 603 (Sen. Chang) and SB 604 (Sen. Moss). 2. Adopted (S-1) substitute to SB 603 (Sen. Chang) 3. Adopted (S-1) substitute to SB 604 (Sen. Moss) The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 603 and SB 604: Erin Schor and Adam Fracassi, MI Dept. of State – Support Joe Rozell, Oakland Co. Director of Elections – Support Melanie Macey and Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Chris Thomas, Former Director of Elections, State of Michigan – Support Quentin Turner, Common Cause – Support Paula Bowman, MI League of Women Voters – Support Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 603 and SB 604: Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Ilana Beller, Public Citizen Democracy Campaign – Support Kevin Johnson, Election Reformers Network – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Elections; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition Nicholas Occhipinti, MI LCV – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 603. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 604. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 20, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4127 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4128 (S-1) (Rep. Stephanie A. Young) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4128. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4127 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The following individuals, wishing to testify, were unable to speak due to the time constraints: Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Opposition Nicolas Buggia, NRA – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Branden Boudreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Opposition Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of MI – Support Jonah Minkoff-Zern, Public Citizen's Democracy Campaign – Support Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence Michigan – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:03 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 13, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-02-21
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meeting-4092
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Revised Senate Elections and Ethics Committee Rules. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4127 (Rep. Tsernoglou) and HB 4128 (Rep. Young). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the revised committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Alex Birkle from Representative Tsernoglou's office to explain House Bills 4127 and 4128. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Marie Wicks, East Lansing Clerk – Support Emma Crabtree, East Lansing Council Secretary – Support Robyn Sanders, The Brennan Center for Justice – Support Katie O'Sullivan-See, Moms Demand Action – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Carolyn Normandin, Anti-Defamation League – Support Jessie Ojeda, Giffords Fellow – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Sheree Ritchie, PIME – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Merissa Kovach, ACLU – Support Brenden Roodreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Opposition Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Brady Schickinger, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Opposition Paul Dalrymple, self – Opposition Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support Linda Danders, Lansing Moms Demand Action – Support Ramya Swami, Brady United Against Gun Violence – Support Kim Meltzer, Clinton Twp. Clerk – Opposition Bill Zaagman, Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Dept of State – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Dated Adopted by Committee: February 21, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-02-07
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meeting-4071
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 8, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5141 (S-1) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5143 (S-1) (Rep. Matt Bierlein) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 5144 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 5145 (Rep. Noah Arbit) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4129 (Rep. Kara Hope) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 4695 (S-2) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:23 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 1, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Representative Tsernoglou to explain HBs 5141, 5143, 5144, and 5145. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5141, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145: Rob Weissman, Public Citizen – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5141: Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Neutral Page 1 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5141, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5141. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of HB 5141 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5143. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of HB 5143 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5144 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report HB 5145 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4129: Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections – Opposition Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4129: Page 2 of 3 Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Mike Baterbee, MI Township Assoc. – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Marina Pino, Brennan Center for Justice – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 4129 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4695: Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposition Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4695: Chris Semrinec, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4695. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of HB 4695 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2024 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 1, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4569 (S-2) (Rep. Betsy Coffia) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4570 (Rep. Julie M. Rogers) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4983 (S-1) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4984 (Rep. Phil Skaggs) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4985 (Rep. Emily Dievendorf) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 4986 (Rep. Jimmie Wilson) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4569. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of HB 4569 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4570 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4983. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of HB 4983 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 4984 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4985 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4986 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democracy USA – Support Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Power – Support Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections; Pure Integrity MIchigan Elections; Freedom Alliance Project; Stand up MI; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983: Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Page 2 of 3 Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569 and HB 4570: Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections; Pure Integrity MI Elections; Stand up Michigan; Freedom Alliance Project; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569: Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democracy USA – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 8, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 570 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 590 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 591 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 594 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding SB 594 (Sen. Moss), HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia), HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers), HB 4983 (Rep. Tsernoglou), HB 4984 (Rep. Skaggs), HB 4985 (Rep. Dievendorf) and HB 4986 (Rep. Wilson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment #1 to SB 570. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. Nays: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 570 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Cavanagh to explain S-2 to SB 590 and S-2 to SB 591. Page 1 of 3 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 590 (S-2), SB 591(S-2): Lata Nott, Campaign Legal – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 590 (S- 2), SB 591(S-2): Campaign Legal Center – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Secure Democracy, Secure Democracy – Support Kevin Johnson, Election Reformers Network – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 590. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 590 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 591. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 591 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 594, HB 4569, HB 4570, HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Alex Birkel, Office of State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou – Support Neal Ubriani, Policy and Research Director at the Institute for Responsive Government – Support Chris Swope, City of Lansing Clerk – Support Melanie Macey and Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594, HB 4569, HB 4570, HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Page 2 of 3 Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594: Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569 and HB 4570: Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action MIchigan – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983: Bill Zaagman, GCSI/MI Assn. of County Clerks – Support John Lindback, National Vote at Home Institute – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 594 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:11 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 18, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 570 (Sen. McMorrow). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023 committee meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize SB 570. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 570: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw Co. Clerk/Register of Deeds – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 570: Sheri Ritchie, Michigan Fair Election; Pure Integrity MI Election – Opposed Erin Schor, MDOS – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:37 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 26, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4567 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4568 (Rep. Karen Whitsett) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 2:33 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:35 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4567 and HB 4568: Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support HB 4568 Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Diego Geheverri, Secure Democracy USA – Support HB 4568 Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4567 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4568 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 4, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 529 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4567 (Rep. Tsernoglou) and HB 4568 (Rep. Whitsett). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. At 3:01 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:04 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 3:09 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:09 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 529: Chris Semrinec, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 529. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 529 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Alex Birkle with State Representative Tsernoglou office to summarize HB 4567 and HB 4568. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4567 and HB 4568: Jackie Beaudry, City of Ann Arbor Clerk – Support Marie Wicks, Interim East Lansing City Clerk – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4567 and HB 4568: Merissa Kovach, ACLU – Support Sherrie Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michgian Elections – Opposed to HB 4567; Neutral on HB 4568 Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of MI – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:52 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 11, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 27, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 529 (Sen. Moss). 2. Testimony regarding SB 494 (Sen. Santana). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt September 13, 2023 committee meeting minutes. Without objection, committee minutes were adopted. The Chair testified on Senate Bill 529. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 529: Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Michael Parsons, Election Reformers Network – Support Erica Peresman, Promote The Vote – Support Erin Schor, MI Department of State – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 529: Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, Freedom Alliance – Neutral Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support At 3:26 p.m. Senator Camilleri left the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Santana to summarize Senate Bill 494. Member questions followed. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 494: Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Rodney Austin, MLCV – Support Percy Glover, FAIR Voting Alliance – Support Charles Thomas, 'When You Vote I Win' – Support Walter Miller, Voting Access for All Coalition – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 494: Latta Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Anne Kuhnen, MI League for Public Policy – Support Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections; The Freedom Alliance – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 4, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 470 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 3:04 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:07 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain Senate Bill 470. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 470: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 470: Bill Zaagman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks and MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters not Politicians – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 470 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 27, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 385 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 386 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 387 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 385, SB 386 and SB 387: Sheree Ritchie, PIME – Opposed Emma Radatovich, Bear Creek Township – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 385, SB 386 and SB 387: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Assoc. – Support Neal Ubriani, Institute for Responsible Government – Support Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 385 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 386 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 387. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 387 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 367 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 368 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 369 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 370 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 371 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 372 (S-2) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 373 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 374 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 9. Testimony on SB 385 (Sen. Geiss) 10. Testimony on SB 386 (Sen. Moss) 11. Testimony on SB 387 (Sen. Moss) The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair recognized Sen. Johnson for a statement regarding Senate Bills 367 - 374. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 367, SB 368, SB 369, SB 370, SB 371, SB 372, SB 373 and SB 374: Erica Petersman, Promote the Vote – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed Mary Clark, Delta Twp. Clerk – Support Page 1 of 4 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 367, SB 368, SB 369, SB 370, SB 371, SB 372, SB 373 and SB 374: Scott Urbanowski, self – Support Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support Madeline Fata, MI Assoc. of Counties – Support Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 367. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment #1b to the (S-1) version of SB 367. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. Nays: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 367 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 368 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 369. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 369 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 370. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 370 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 371 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 372. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 372 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 373. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 373 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 374 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 385. The Chair summarized SBs 386 and 387. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on SBs 385, 386, and 387: Chris Thomas, former State Elections Director – Support Page 3 of 4 Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:04 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 20, 2023 Page 4 of 4
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 367 (Sen. Moss) 2. Testimony regarding SB 368 (Sen. McBroom). 3. Testimony regarding SB 369 (Sen. Singh). 4. Testimony regarding SB 370 (Sen. Santana) 5. Testimony regarding SB 371 (Sen. Santana). 6. Testimony regarding SB 372 (Sen. Camilleri). 7. Testimony regarding SB 373 (Sen. Chang). 8. Testimony regarding SB 374 (Sen. Moss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 2:07 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:17 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair welcomed SOS Jocelyn Benson to the committee and invited her to testify on Senate Bills 367-374. The Chair testified on Senate Bill 367 and invited Senator McBroom to explain Senate Bill 368. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 367 and SB 368: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Page 1 of 3 Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Vanessa Guerra and Kyle Botswick, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support Erin Schro, MI Dept. of State – Support The Chair testified on Senate Bill 369. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 369: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Vanessa Guerra, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support Erin Schor, MI Dept. of State – Support The Chair invited Senator Santana to testify on Senate Bills 370 and 371. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 370 and SB 371: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair invited Senator Camilleri to testify on Senate Bill 372. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 372: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Erin Schor, MI Dept of State – Support The Senator invited Senator Chang to testify on Senate Bill 373. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 373: Chris Swope, Michigan Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Vanessa Guerra, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support Erin Schor, MI Dept of State – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair testified on Senate Bill 374. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 374: Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Mary Clark and Chris Swope, MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 367 – 374: Sheri Ritchie – PIME, Stand up Michigan, Freedom Alliance – Opposed The Chair read in the cards of the individuals not wishing to testify before the committee: Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support SBs 367, 369, 370. 372, and 373. Barbara Smith Warner, National Vote at Home Institute – Support SBs 369, 370. Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373 Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of Michigan – Support SBs 367 – 374 Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action – Opposed SBs 369, 370, 372 Marcus Cheatham, self – Support SBs 367 – 374 Joan Gustafson, MI Nonprofit Association – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373 Page 2 of 3 Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support SBs 367 – 374 Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373 Melissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support SBs 367 – 373 Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support SBs 367 – 374 Nick Occhipinti, League of Conservation Voters – Support SBs 367 – 374 Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support SBs 367-374 Olivia Luckett, Michigan Democratic Party – Support SBs 367 – 374 Rusty Merchant, Secure Democracy USA – Support SBs 369, 370, 372, 373 Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support SBs 367 – 374 Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Association – Support SBs 369, 372, 374 Angela Ardis, Next Gen America, MI Chapter – Support SBs 368, 370, 371, 373, 374 Ben Gardner, All Voting is Local – Support SBs 367, 369, 370, 372, 373 Jodi Fisher, Healthy Democracy, Healthy People – Support SBs 367 – 374 Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support SBs 367-373 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 339 ( McMorrow) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain SB 338. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 339: Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 339: Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support Mike Batterbee, Michigan Township Association – Support Matt Patton, Protect Democracy – Support Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of MI – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 339. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the version of SB 339 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Page 1 of 2 Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 7, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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