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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1149 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 1150 (S-1) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1160 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 1161 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 1162 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 1174 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 1158 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 942 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 1149 and 1150, and invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149 and 1150: Denise Wieck, Moms Demand Action – Support Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose Nicholas Buggia, NRA – Oppose Jessica Ojeda, Giffords – Support Avi Rachlin, Self - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149-1150: Ann Anderson, Self – Support Peggy Judge, Self – Support Sara Kerai, Self – Support Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support Bradley Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose Dwayne Gill, End Gun Violence MI – Support Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough League of Women Voters of MI – Support Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence MI - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1149. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1149 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1150. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1150 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 1160 – 1162, and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162: Katie Macomber, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support Jay Kaplan, ACLU Michigan – Support Avi Rachlin, Self – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162: Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose Kelly Doyle, HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan – Support Prof. William Wagner, Self – Oppose Kyle Zawacki, ACLU Michigan - Support Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1160 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1161 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1162 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 1174, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1174: Terry Sabo, MI Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs – support The Chair recessed the committee from 9:21 a.m. to 9:22 a.m. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1174 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 1158-1159, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1158. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159: Pam Bushle, Self – Support Dr. Tom George, MSMS – Oppose SB 1158 Steve Goethel, MAS – Support The Chair recessed the committee from 9:53 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. With all members present, the Chair continued with testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159: Norma DeMott, Self – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1158 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The following cards were submitted regarding SB’s 1158-1159: Frank Venuto, Pro Assurance – Oppose Sean Bennett, Self – Support Mark Lipton, Lipton Law – Support SB 1158 Carmine Barone, Self – Support SB 1158 Chad Engelhardt, Center for Truth & Medical Justice – Support SB 1158 Danielle Devine, Corewell Health - Oppose Duncan Campbell, MI Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons - Oppose Jon Shiflett, Priority Health – Oppose Bed Frederick, Memorial Healthcare Owosso – Oppose Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Michigan – Oppose Matthew Sardelli, MD, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose Bill Sullivan, Michigan Dental Association – Oppose Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Association – Oppose Adam Carlson, MI Health & Hospital Association – Oppose Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose Dr. Andrew Mastay, MI Podiatric Medical Association – Oppose SB 1158 Bryan Huffman MD, President Ottawa County Medical Society – Oppose Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Oppose Dr. Joseph Junewick, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Oppose James Mitchiner, MD Washtenaw County Medical Society – Oppose Paul Bozyk, MD Michigan Thoracic Society – Oppose Christopher J. Allen MD Saginaw County Medical Society – Oppose David Ozog, MD Michigan Dermatological Society – Oppose Karol Zakalik, Oakland County Medical Society – Oppose Lawrence Handler MD, Macomb County Medical Society – Oppose Narasimha Gundamraj, MD, Ingham County medical Society – Oppose Brian Stork, MD Muskegon County Medical Society – Oppose Dr. Michael Kasotakis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose Dr. Rocky Saezz, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose Warren Lanphear, MD, Kent County Medical Society – Oppose Dr. Leah Davis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose Katie John, MSU School of Medicine – Oppose Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose Katie John, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine – Oppose Rob Keller, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology – Oppose Robert Koswsia, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose Kris Kangas Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Oppose Colin Ford, MI Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics – Oppose Alisha Cottrell, Henry Ford Health – Oppose Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Oppose SB 1158 Dr. Therese Mead, MI College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose Dr. Eric Reilly, MI Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose Mary & David Yamamoto, Self – Support SB 1158 Mary Bartlett & Shelly Davis, Self – Support SB 1158 Dr. Halley Crissman, MI Section American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Oppose Wendy Block, MI Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Grand Meade & Dr. Rachel Klamo, MI Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose Heather Nicholoff, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine - Oppose The Chair brought up SB 942, and invited Sen. Polehanki to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 942: Steve Lindley, Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence – Support Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence Michigan – Support Nick Buggia, NRA – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 942: Jessie Ojeda, Giffords – Support Maya Manuel, SitDown MSU – Support Aaron Van Langevelde, MI Department of Attorney General - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 942 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and 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 3:25 p.m. Date adopted by committee:
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 5, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1091 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 1092 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1093 (S-2) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 1094 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 1095 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 1096 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 1097 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 1098 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 9. Reported SB 1099 (S-2) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 10. Reported SB 1100 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. 11. Reported SB 1101 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 12. Reported 4173 (S-7) (Rep. Aiyash) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 1091 – 1101, and summarized SB 1091. The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to summarize SB 1092 and SB 1100. The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB 1093. The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 1094. The Chair summarized SB’s 1095 and 1096. The Chair invite Sen. Moss to summarize SB 1097. The Chair invited Sen. Anthony to summarize SB 1099. The Chair invited Amber Moe of Sen. Cavanagh’s office to summarize SB 1101. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1091-1101: Chief Eric Winstrom, Grand Rapids Police – Support Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094 Rev. Wendall Anthony, NAACP Detroit – Support Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Interim Chief – Support Robert Womack, Kent County Commissioner – Support Gabrielle Dresner & Liz Balck, ACLU of Michigan Support Teferi Brent, Governor’s Black Leadership Advisory Council – Support Darryl Woods, Self – Support Ally Alfonseti – Support Joseph Kempa, MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Oppose SB 1092 Joseph Kempa, MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards – Support SB’s 1097, 1098, 1099 Matthew Saxton & Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose SB’s 1092, 1095, 1096, 1101 Matthew Saxton & Daniel Pfannes, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Support SB’s 1093, 1094, 1097-1100 Bob Stevenson, MI Association of Chiefs’ of Police – Oppose SB’s 1101, 1095, 1096, 1092 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1091-1101: Chris White, Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality – Support Jessica Zimbelman, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MI – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Ken Grabowski – Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Support SB 1094, 1095, 1096 Ken Grabowski – Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Neutral – SB 1091 Ken Grabowski, Police Officers Assoc. of MI – Oppose – SB’s 1093, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101 Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose – SB’s 1092, 1095, 1096, 1101 John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support – SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100 Bob Stevenson, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100 Chuck Warpehoski, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration – Support Michael Taylor II, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration – Support Paul Stankewitz, MI Catholic Conference – Support MI Fraternal Order of Police – Oppose Ramya Swami & Kelly Sampson, Brady United Against Gun Violence – Support Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support National Association of Social Workers – Support Sgt. Kristina Lidak Droste, Michigan State Police – Support SB’s 1091, 1093, 1094, 1097-1100 Rick Jones, Self – Support SB’s 1097-1098 Tamika Palmer, Mother of Breonna Taylor – Support Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller- Support SB’s 1091, 1094, 1099 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1091. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1091 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1092. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1092 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1093. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 1093 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1094. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1094 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1095 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1096 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1097 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1098 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1099. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1099 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1100. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1100 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1101 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4173 (S-7) The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4173 (S-7): John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Maria Goellner, FAMM – Support Matthew Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support Bruce Timmons, Self – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-7) version of HB 4173. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-7) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4173 (S-7) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and 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 3:25 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 12/10/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 910 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 1083 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1084 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 1085 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 861 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 862 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 863 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 864 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:52 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 910 and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 910: Demetrius Starling, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 910 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 1083-1085, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1083-1085: Kyle Zawacki, ACLU of Michigan – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1083-1085: Brandon Lanyon, PAAM – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1083 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1084. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1084 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 1085 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 861-864 (S-1). The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864: Ms. Elle Travis, Self – Support The Honorable A.T. Frank – No Position Jeff Getting, PAAM – Oppose Ron Wiles, MI Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose Bruce A. Timmons, Self – Neutral SB 864 Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose Gary Mohr, Self – Support The following cards were submitted of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864: Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters – Support Amanda Ayotte, Self – Support Dwayne Gill, GCSI, City of Detroit – Support Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Marquetta Austin, Self – Support Brittany Carter, Self – Support Honee Backup, Self – Support Corey Harkins, Self – Support Tyrone Parker – Self – Support JahTarius Parker, Self – Support Cindy Bonk, Self – Support JahTaruis Gilbert, Self – Support Alyssa Farrell, Self – Support Morgan McCombs, Self – Support Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Jacquie Dolce, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Keith den-Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support Helen Weston, American Conservative Union – Support Diane Maher, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support Pastor Bridgette Brown, Rivers of Life – Support Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ – Support Ceci Bordayo, Pass It On Community Center – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support Joe Haveman, Hope Network – Support Jane O’Shea, Self – Oppose Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 861 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 862 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 863 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 864. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 864 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and 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 2:01 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 12/05/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 14, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4909 (S-3) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4910 (S-3) (Rep. Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4911 (S-2) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4912 (S-2) (Rep. Borton) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 857 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 858 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 997 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 1014 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 4909-4912, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the bill substitutes. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4909. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4910. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize her amendment #1 to HB 4911 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4911 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4911. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Runestad Nays: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4912. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912: Jody White, Self – Neutral Noah Cox, Self – Oppose HB 4911 Roslund Harris, Self – Support Christine Abood, Self – Oppose Tina Lindsay, Self - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912: Ruthann Jaquette, Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services – Support Honorable Curits Bell, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Support Mary Ablan, Michigan Senior Advocates Council – Support Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support Matt Miner, Oakland County Bar Association – Oppose Alexander Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support David LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4909 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4910 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4911 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4912 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 857 and 858, and invited Sen.(s) Polehanki and Bayer to summarize the bills. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 858. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 857 and 858: Sen. Anthony – Support Rep. Brabeck – Support Katy See, Michigan Mom’s Demand Action - Support Randy Hazel, Self – Oppose Nick Baggia, NRA – Oppose Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose Avi Rachlin, Groypers of America - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 857 and 858: Paula Bowman & Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters Michigan – Support SB 857 Patrick White, Self – Oppose Harold Jay Cooper – Oppose Sean Holihan, Giffords – Support Shawn Hall, Self – Oppose Collin Uken, Self – Oppose Rick Ector, Self – Oppose Brady Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose Brian Schafer, Self – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 857 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 858 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 997. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendment #1 to SB 997. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 997. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin The motion failed, and the amendment was not adopted. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 997 and SB 1014: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 997 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 1014. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1014 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink 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 1:34 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 12/03/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 30, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5046 (Rep. Shannon) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 936 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 809 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 5046, and invited Rep. Shannon to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5046: Kara Van Dam, MI Association of Freelance Court Reporters – Support Kelli Werner, MI Association of Professional Court Reporters – Support Jacqueline Reed, MI Electronic Court Reporter Association - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5046: Nancy Reinke, MAPCR – Support Kristen Hockin, 30th Circuit – Support Kristina Sietts, 30th Circuit – Support Theresa Stevens, Self – Support Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Neutral Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Linda Bacon, Theresa’s Transcription – Support Alison Joersz, Self – Support Rochelle McNally, MI Association of Professional Court Reporters – Support Tami Marsh, MECRA – Support Deborah Doyle, Court Reporters – Support The Chair brought up SB 936, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 936: Christopher Hunter, Michigan Auto Law – Support Jim Spagnuolo, Macomb Law Group – Support Avi Stadler, Esquire Deposition Solutions – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 936: Barbara Previ, Magna Legal Services LLC – Oppose Judith Kunreuther, Veritext – Oppose David Hanley, US Legal Support – Oppose Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Mitch Albers, MI Association for Justice – Support Lisa Hanson Kurtz, Hanson Reporting – Oppose Gerald Hanson, Self - Oppose The Chair brought up SB 809. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809: Richard Mills, State Bar of MI Probate & Estate Planning Section – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5046 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 936 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 809 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and 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 2:01 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 11/14/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 23, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 813 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5724 (S-3) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 809 (Sen. Shink). 4. Reported HB 5204 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of SB 813, and invited Sen. Cherry to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 813 (S-2): Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – No Position Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to SB 813 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered amendment #2 to SB 813 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered amendment #3 to SB 813 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #3 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered amendment #4 to SB 813 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #4 to SB 813 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 813. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 813 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 5724 (S-3). The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-3): Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Peter De Filippis, Self – Oppose Brandee Ritsema, Self – Oppose Jody White, Self – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5724: Matt Sowash, Michigan Land Title Association – Neutral Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support Lucas Camacho, Self – Oppose Mike Compagnoni, First American Title Insurance Company – Neutral Lori Looma, Self – Oppose Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support Zack Taylor, Consumer Data Industry Association – Neutral Nicole Rodriguz, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support Sen. Johnson offered Johnson amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #2 to HB 5724 (S-3). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Runestad offered Runestad amendment #3 to HB 5724 (S-3). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #3 to HB 5724 (S-3). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5724. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5724 (S-3) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 809, and invited Sen. Shink to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809: Elizabeth Bransdorfer, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan - Support James Chryssikos, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support The Chair brought up HB 5204, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5204: Alicia Moon, State Court Administrative Office – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5204: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5204 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. 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 4:10 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/30/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2) (Rep. Breen). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-2) version of HB 5724, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize HB 5724 (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5724. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2): The Honorable David McKeague – Support The Honorable Ester Salas – Support The Honorable Elizabeth Clement – Support Zack Taylor, Consumer Data Industry Association – Neutral Shannon-Eileen Tanis, E-Clause LLC – no position The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5724 (S-2): Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support Pete Langley, Michigan Probate Judges Association - Support Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Nicole Rodriguez, Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan – Support Bob DeVries, Michigan District Judges Association – Support Bill Zaagman, GCSI, Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds – Support Brandee Ritesma, Self – Oppose Luke Rollins, RELX Group – Support David Martyn, First American Title Insurance Company – No Position The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Johnson were 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 12:46 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/23/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 2, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 870 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 922 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 923 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 824 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 825 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 6. Testimony regarding SB 997 (Sen. Chang). 7. Testimony regarding SB 1014 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 870. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 870: Teri Langley Disability Network MI – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 870: Dana Paglia-King, MI Association of Social Workers – Support Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Support Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support Katie Witkowski, MI Community College Association – Support Sherri Boyd, ARC Michigan – Support Sen. Johnson offered amendment #1 to SB 870 (S-1) and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 870 (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 870. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 870 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s 923-925, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 922. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s 923-925: Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 922 (S-1) and SB’s 923-925: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff’s Association – Support Roslund Harris, Self – Support SB’s 923-924 Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirees Association – Support Teri Langley, Disability Network Michigan – Support Sherri Boyd, ARC Michigan – Support SB 922 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 922. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 922 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 923 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 924 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 925 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 997, and summarized the bill. The Chair brought up SB 1014, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB 1014: Jessa Webber, Innocence Project – Support Robyn Frankel, MI Department of Attorney General – Support Amanda Wallwin, Innocence Project – Support Jessica Zimbelman, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support Marla Mitchell-Cichon, Cooley Law Innocence Clinic – Support Ken Nixon, Self – Support Roderic Pippen, Self – Support Peter Ruddell, MI Law Revision Commission – Support SB 977 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 977 and SB 1014: Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Samantha Gibson, MI Association of Counties – Oppose Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU Michigan – Support Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Eric Anderson, Organization of Exonerees – Support Brandon Lanyon Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Oppose SB 1014 Mitch Albers, MI Association for Justice – Support SB 997 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:49 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/17/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 813 (Sen. Cherry). 2. Testimony regarding SB 870 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 813: Elizabeth Pollard Hines, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 870: Paige Fults, LARA – Support Paul Ecklund, Self – Support Peter De Filippis, Self – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:02 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 2, 2024 Page 1 of 1
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 18, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5393 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 922 (Sen. Klinefelt). 3. Testimony regarding SB 923 (Sen. Anthony). 4. Testimony regarding SB 924 (Sen. Hertel). 5. Testimony regarding SB 925 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from July 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 5393, and invited Rep. Hope to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5393: Rhonda Ihm, MI Association for Family Court Administration - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5393: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrators Office – Support Charmie Gholson, Citizen for Prison Reform/Open MI Door Campaign – Support Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5393 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 922-925, and invited Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Anthony, Hertel and Irwin to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 922-925: Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support SB 922 Emily Jackson Miller, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project – Support SB 922 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 922-925: Matt Miner, Oakland County Bar Association – Oppose SB 922 Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Johanna Kononen, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support SB 922 Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs Association – Support SB 922-925 Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Imitative – Support Charmie Gholson, Citizen for Prison Reform/Open MI Door Campaign – Support Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Neutral SB 922 and SB 925 Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Support SB 923 and SB 924 The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen. Runestad 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 11:50 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/26/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 30, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School, 471 W. Palmer Ave., Detroit Michigan. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4909 (S-1) (Rep. Breen). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Tsernoglou). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4911 (S-1) (Rep. Filler). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4909-4912. The Chair invited the following individuals to present oral and / or written testimony regarding the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4909-4912: Christine Abood, Self – Neutral Randy Asplund, Self – No Position Gretchen Racel Hammond, Self – Support Genevieve Marron, Right to Life MI – Support Cynthia Mifsud, Self – Support Noah Cox, Self – No Position Brandee Ritsema, Self – Support Jody White, Self – Neutral Tom Howe, Self – Oppose Vernell C. Allen, Self – Support Tina Lindsay, Clarence Franklin – Support Jeff White, CEAR – Oppose Ananda Wind, Self – No Position Gary Kaufman, Self – No Position Rick Black, Self – No Position Randy Robinson, Self – Support Tonja Brummitt Cottman, Self – No Position Lori Cooley, Self – Neutral Penny Vanover, Self – Neutral Juliana Cantier, Self – Neutral Joseph Fresard, Self – Support Roslund Harris, Self – Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Santana and Runestad were 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 2:00 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/18/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5182 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5183 (Rep. Farhat) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4917 (S-1) (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4818 (S-1) (Rep. Steckloff) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4924 (S-1) (Rep. Dievendorf) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 5429 (S-1) (Rep. Morse) with recommendation. 7. Testimony regarding SB 861 (Sen. Irwin). 8. Testimony regarding SB 862 (Rep. Victory). 9. Testimony regarding SB 863 (Sen. Geiss). 10. Testimony regarding SB 864 (Sen. McBroom). 11. Testimony regarding HB 4909 (S-1) (Rep. Breen). 12. Testimony regarding HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Tsernoglou). 13. Testimony regarding HB 4911 (S-1) (Rep. Filler). 14. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson). 15. Reported SB 656 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 5182-5183 and invited Rep.(s) Mentzer and Farhat to summarize the bills The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5182-5183: Chief Issa Shahin, Dearborn Police - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5182-5183: Karen Johnston, Toyota – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Craig Sepich, National Insurance Crime Bureau – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5182 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Shink and Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5183 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Shink and Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 4917-4918. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917-4918: Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4917. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4917 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4918. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4918 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4924. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4924: Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4924. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4924 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 5429 (S-1), and reminded the members the (S-1) version of HB 5429 was adopted during the June 13, 2024 committee hearing. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendment to HB 5429 (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5429 (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5429 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 861-864 and invited Sen.(s) Irwin, Geiss, Victory and McBroom to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864: Ally Alfonsetti, Prison Fellowship – Support David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support Helen Weston, American Conservation Union – Support Sara Knoester, Mixed Staffing – Support Priscilla Bordayo, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support Victoria Marshall, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support Elissa Swihart, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 861-864: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose Bruce Timmons, Citizen – Neutral Jane O’Shea, Citizen – Oppose Tanesha Ash-Shakoor, Voices of Color – Oppose Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor, PAAM President – Oppose Gary Mohr, Citizen – Support Reverend Duckworth, Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit & Vicinity – Support The following cards were submitted regarding SB 861-864: Karen Jackson, Citizen – Oppose Elizabeth Pollard, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose Jacqueline Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Jacqueline Dolce, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support Charmie Cholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose Donna Engelbert, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support Reva Misch, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support Melissa Dobson, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support Michael Reynolds, CSSJ – Support Ruth Harder, CSSJ – Support Stephanie Magewick, CSSJ – Support Denise Knuth, CSSJ – Support Jill Lyn, CSSJ – Support Julie Kubica, CSSJ – Support Stacey Sweet, CSSJ – Support Mikal Akhtab, CSSJ – Support Jennifer Parks, CSSJ – Support Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ – Support Linda Baker, CSSJ – Support Vickie Hartman, CSSJ – Support Fred Rizzo, Citizen – Support Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Leah Bacon, center for Employment Opportunities - Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Kate Lynwood, Probate & Estates Planning Section State Bar of Michigan – Oppose Diana Mataya, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose Georgia Callis, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Chandra Drayton, Self – Support Tina Lindsay, Self – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Genevieve Marron, Right to Life of MI – Neutral HB’s 4909-4910 Cynthia Mifsud, Self – Support Roslund Harris, Self – Support Tom Howe, Self – Neutral Gretchen Rachel Hammond, Self – Support Christine Abood, Self – Support Charleen Musselman, Self – Support Kafi Franklin, Self – Support Noah Cox, Self – Support Randy Robinson, Self – Support Brandee Ritsema, Self – Support Emelia Reyes, Self – Support Jody White, Victims in Probate – Neutral Shannon Tanis, Self – Support Kayle Micheii, Self – Support Holly Delph, Victims in Probate - Oppose The following cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Michigan Guardianship Association – Support SB 656 Julie Bratten, Self – Support Disability Rights Michigan – Support Rick Black, Center for Estate Administration Reform – Support David LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging Association – Support Salli Pung, MI Long Term Care Ombudsman Program – Support Lori Luoma, Self – Support Ruthann Jaquette, Mid-Michigan Guardianship – Support Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 656 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson 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 3:04 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 07/30/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5429 (S-1) (Rep. Morse). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4909 (S-1) (Rep. Breen). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4910 (S-1) (Rep. Tsernoglou). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4911 (S-1) (Rep. Filler). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4912 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson). 6. Testimony regarding SB 656 (Sen. Johnson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 5429 and invited Rep. Morse to summarize the bill. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5429. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5429: Patty Sabin, Michigan CASA – Support Robyn Roberts, Wayne County CASA – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5429: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support James R. Ryan, MI Probate Judges Association – Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4909 – 4912 and invited Rep.(s) Breen and Filler to summarize the bills. The Chair brought up SB 656 and invited Sen. Johnson to summarize the bill. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4909. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4910. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4911. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4912. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Scott Teeter, Department of the Attorney General – Support Aaron VanLangevelde, Department of the Attorney General – Support Michael L. Jaconette, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Oppose The Honorable David Murkowski, Judge Kent County Probate Court – Oppose The Honorable Avery D. Rose, Judge Kent County Probate Court – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Katie Lynwood, Probate & Estate Planning Section State Bar of Michigan – Oppose Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support Nicole Shannon, Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program – Support Georgia Calis, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose Steve Burnuam, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support HB 4909-4912 Tom Howe, Self – Oppose HB 4909-4912 Sean Bennett, Self – Support HB 4911 Genevieve Marron, Right to Life of Michigan – Neutral HB 4909-4910 Cynthia Mifsud, Self – Support HB5429, 4909, 4911, 4912 Roslund Harris, Self – Support HB 4909 The following cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4909-4912 and SB 656: Brenda Davis, Self – Support HB 4909-4912 Melissa Edwards, Self – Support HB 4909-4912 Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retirees Association – HB 4909-4912 Ruthann Jaquette, Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services – Support HB 4910-4912 Michigan Guardianship Association – Support SB 656 Jason Lachowski, AARP Michigan – Support HB 4909-4912 Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Support HB 4909-4912, SB 656 David LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging Association – Support HB 4909-4912 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Date adopted by committee:
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 23, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4917 (Rep. Steckloff). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4918 (Rep. Steckloff). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4924 (Rep. Dievendorf). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 4917 and 4918, and invited Rep. Steckloff and staff Brendan Johnson to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917 and 4918: Donald A. Roach, SMART union Transit Division – Support Nate Hatton, SMART / Amtrack Conductor – Support B.J. Trumble, Chair, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917 and 4918: Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit union – Support Liz Black, ACLU Michigan – No position The Chair brought up HB 4924, and invited Rep. Dievendort and staff, Natasha Atkinson to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4924: James Spica, Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws – Support Dr. Thomas Mitchell, Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights Boston College Law School - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4924: Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support Julie Cassidy, MI League for Public Policy – Support Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/13/2024
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2024-05-23
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 841 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 842 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 843 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 801 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 8, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 841 (S-1) and SB’s 842-843, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 841-843: Richard Rohrer, Self – Support Libby Hines, Chair MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support Angela Povilaitis, MDHHS Division of Victim Services - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 841-843: Aaron Van Langevelde, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 841. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 841 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 842 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 843 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 801. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 801: Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent Co. and Michigan – Oppose Shearease Stapleton, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support Allyson Putt, Detroit People’s Platform – Neutral The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 801: Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Power – Support The YWCA Kalamazoo – Support Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/23/2024
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2024-05-16
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 617 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 618 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 688 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding SB 801 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 617 -618, and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bills. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618: John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Oppose Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments - Support The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 617 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertains a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 618 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 688 and summarized the (S-2) version for the committee. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 688 (S-2): Jennifer Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 688 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Irwin Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #2 to SB 688 (S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 688 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 801 and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 801: Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support Lisa Chapman, MI Coalition Against Homelessness – Support Elizabeth Kelly, Hope Shelters – Support Kirsten Elliott, Community Housing Network – Support Rosey D. White, Citizen – Support Taressa Snyder, Citizen – Support Karlene Lehman, Property Management Association of MI – Oppose Matthew Miller, Property Management Association of MI – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 801: Julie Cassidy, MI League for Public Policy – Support Samantha Talbot, Housing Programs Supervision – Support Ben Tobin, The Apartment Association of MI – Oppose Jondente Smith, Detroit Citizens Action – Support Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of MI and Kent County – Oppose Shearese Stapleton, Citizen – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 801: Anna Scott, Citizen – Support Lisa Chapman, MI Coalition Against Homelessness – Support Alexa Eisneberg, U of M Poverty Solutions & Housing Solutions for Health Equity – Support Kate Brantley, U of M Poverty Solutions & Housing Solutions for Health Equity – Support Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose Jim Lindley, MI Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose Brian Wright, Hope Shelters – Support Jeremy Weinrick, Citizen – Support Cheryl Grant, Alternatives for Girls – Support Richard Prochowski, Citizen – Support Cindy Managhan, St. Irenaeus Church – Support Jaymie Tibbits, Citizen – Support Amanda Carlisle, Washtenaw Housing Alliance – Support Susan Williams, Citizen – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support Ronit Wagman, Citizen- Support Nathan Hallman, Rent Is Too Damn High Coalition – Support Beth Goldstein, Citizen – Support Adina Alpert, Citizen – Support Margaret Dewar, Citizen – Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson 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 1:41 p.m. Date adopted by committee:
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 2, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 617 (Sen. McCann). 2. Testimony regarding SB 618 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt). 3. Testimony regarding SB 688 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 617 -618, and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618: Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Support Paul Rennels, Self – Support Jennifer Johnson, Self – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 617-618: Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Support Jane Horal, GoLivCo Horal Family Foundation – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 618. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair brought up SB 688 and summarized the bill for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 688: Dean Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State University – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 688: Jennifer Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:46 p.m. Date adopted by committee:
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 18, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4718 (S-1) (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 599 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4948 (Rep. Grant) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 814 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 815 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4718 (S-1), and invited Rep. Pohutsky to summarize the (S-1) version. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4718 (S-1): Jenn Garland, Michigan PTA – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support Sharon Pedersen, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network - Support Sen. Runestad offered amendment #1 to HB 4781 (S-1), and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4718 (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4718. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4718 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 599 and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the (S-1) version. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599: Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 599 (S-1): Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Sen. Johnson offer amendment #1 to SB 599 (S-1), and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt amendment #1 to SB 599 (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 599. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 599 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 4948 and 4960. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960: Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4948 Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers – Oppose HB 4960 Leah Bacon, Center for Employment Opportunities – Support HB 4960 Wayne Bisard, Michigan Council of Professional Investigators – Oppose HB 4960 Sen. Runestad offer amendment #1 to HB 4960, and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4960. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4948 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4960 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 814-815, and summarized the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 814-815: The Honorable Judge Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office – Support Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support Bruce A. Timmons, Self - Support SB 815, Neutral SB 814 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 814-805: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support James Gibbs, Court Administrator, 18th District Court Westland – Support John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Michelle Adkins, 20th District Court, Dearborn Heights – Support Lisa C. Akers, Court Administrator, City of Grosse Point – Support Craig Puckett, Conference of Western Wayne – Support SB 815 Monica Martinez, Michigan Judges Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report SB 814 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report SB 815 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson 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 1:01 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/02/2024
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2024-04-18
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 21, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 599 (Sen. Geiss). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4948 Rep. Grant). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. A quorum was not present. The Chair brought up SB 599, and invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599: Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support At 12:14 p.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Irwin, Santana and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair continued testimony regarding SB 599: Jazmine Wells, Safe and Just Michigan – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Dr. Joy Obayemi, MD – Support Justin Counts, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Maria Goellner, FAMM - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 599: Kimberly Starr, Self – Support Natalie Holbrook – Combs, American Friends Service Committee – Support Harvey Santana, Alliance for Safety and Justice – Support Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support Kay Perry, MI – CURE – Support Carol Jacobsen, Professor, University of Michigan – Support Joe Haveman, Hope Network – Support Larry Smith, Self – Support Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4948 and 4960, and invited Rep. Grand and Jason Collela from Rep. Snyder’s office to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960: William Lawrence, Nation Outside – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4948 and 4960: John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Tony Gant, Nation Outside – Support Liz Black, ACLU Michigan – Support Erica Edwards, Self – Support Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4948 Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support HB 4948 Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County – Support HB 4948 Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support HB 4948 Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufactures Assoc – Oppose HB 4960 Leah Bacon, Center for Employment Opportunities – Support HB 4960 Dave Worthams, Michigan Department of Civil Rights – Support HB 4960 The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Runestad were 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 1:00 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/18/2024
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2024-03-21
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 14, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5207 (Rep. Stechloff) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5208 (Rep. Morse) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 5209 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 5210 (Rep. Hoskins) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 5211 (Rep. Conlin) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 5212 (Rep. Morgan) with recommendation. 7. Reported HB 5213 (Rep. Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 8. Reported HB 5214 (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation. 9. Reported HB 5215 (Rep. O’Neal) with recommendtion. 10. Testimony regarding HB 4718 (Rep. Pohutsky). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 5207-5215. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215: Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose Emily Murray Joseph, Michigan fertility Alliance - Support Patience Griswold, ThemBeforeUs.com – Oppose Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose Polly Crozier, GLAD – Support The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215: Laura Musenberg, MFA – Support Jen Valente, MFA – Support Randy Block, MI Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan – Support Cherish Paska, MFA - Support Sen. Runestad offered amendments #1, #2 and #3 to HB 5207. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize his amendments. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to HB 5207. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #2 to HB 5207. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the Runestad amendment #3 to HB 5207. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Johnson offered amendments #1 and #2 to HB 5207. The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize her amendments. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson amendment #1 to HB 5207. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the Johnson amendment #2 to HB 5207. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5207 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5208 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5209 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5210 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5211 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5212 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 5213 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5214 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5215 to the floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4718, and invited Rep. Pohutsky to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4718: Angie Martell, LGBTQ Section of the State Bar of Michigan – Support Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan – Support Dakota Torolski, Human Rights Campaign – Support The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4718: Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/21/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5207 (Rep. Stechloff). 2. Testimony regarding HB 5208 (Rep. Morse). 3. Testimony regarding HB 5209 (Rep. Breen). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5210 (Rep. Hoskins). 5. Testimony regarding HB 5211 (Rep. Conlin). 6. Testimony regarding HB 5212 (Rep. Morgan). 7. Testimony regarding HB 5213 (Rep. Tsernoglou). 8. Testimony regarding HB 5214 (Rep. Pohutsky). 9. Testimony regarding HB 5215 (Rep. O’Neal). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 5207-5215 and invited Rep. Stechloff to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215: Stephanie Jones, MI Fertility Alliance – Support Tammy Myers, Self – Support Leah Zeintek, Self – Support Nkenge Browner, Mothering Justice – Support Genevieve Mornon, Right to Life Michigan – Oppose Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Jorie Dugan, The Center for Reproductive Rights – Support Melissa Neckers Esq., Self – Support Molly B. Moravek, Self – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215: Patience Griswold, ThemBeforeUs.com – Oppose Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose Polly Crozier, GLAD – Support Katherine Bussard, Self - Oppose The following cards were submitted by those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5207-5215: Jane A Bassett, Basset Murray Law Group – Support Stephanie Johnson, Family Law Section of State Bar – Support Ellen Keyt, MI Psychological Assoc. – Support Ginanne Brownell, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support Alex Kramer, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support Matthew Friedman, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support Stephanie Kruez, Heritage Action for America – Oppose HB’s 5207 – 5208 LGBTG+Section State Bar of Michigan – Support – HB’s 5207, 5208-5215 Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support Lee Roosevelt, American College of Nurse – Midwives Michigan – Support Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support Cherish Paksa, MFA – Support Laura Muysenberg, MFA – Support LeAndrea Fisher, Michigan Fertility Alliance – Support Kevin O’Neil, Self – Support Eric Portenga, Self – Suport Shaki Rambarran, MOASH – Suport Dr. Lis Regula, Men Having Babies – Support Lynne Spencer, Self – No Position Dr. Mili Thakur, Genome Ally – Support Margaret York, Family Equality – Support Barbara Collura, Resolve: The National Infertility Assoc – Support Ellen Keyt, MI Psychological Assoc. – Support LGBTQ+ Law Section State Bar of MI – Support Linda Kingston, Self – Oppose The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network – Oppose Them Before Us – Oppose William Wagner and Katherine Bussard – Oppose Rachel Lang, Self – Support Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys – Support Dr. Marianne Melnik, Corewell Health – support ACLU Michigan – Support Center for Reproductive Rights – Support True.Women’s Health – Support Richard Vaughn, Self – Support Emily Murray Joseph, Self – Support Sarah Poellerito, Self -Support Elena Tanner, Allian Health – Support Emma Giuliani, The Fertility Center – Support Valerie Shavell, The Fertility Center – Support Kara Krol, Corewell Health – Support William Dodds, The Fertility Center – Support Paula Amato, American Society for Reproductive Medicine – Support Cortney Welz, Self - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/14/2024
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 29, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 658 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding HB 5148 (Rep. Grant). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5149 (Rep. Outman). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 657 and 658. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 657 and 658: Ann Griffin, American Humane Society – Support Belinda Fitzpatrick, Self - Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 657 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Irwin, and Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report SB 658 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Irwin, and Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 5148 and 5149. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Stephanie Bush, Catholic Charities of West Michigan – Oppose Katie Page Sander, MI Federation for Child & Families – Support Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life Michigan – Oppose Lisa Johnston, Self – Oppose Jennifer Grahek, Family Law Section, MI Adoption Subcommittee – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose Daryl Royal MI Searching Facebook Group – Support Valerie Lemieux, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Dr. Rebekah Hansen, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Laura Oversat, MI Adoptee Advocates of Michigan – Support Lorraine Dusky, First Mother Forum – Support Richard Hill, Self – Support Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys – Support Richard Uhrlaub, Coalition for Transparency in Adoption – Support Gretchen Weible, Self – Support Elise Lewis, Louisiana Coalition for Adoption Reform - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/07/24
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5148 (Rep. Grant). 1. Testimony regarding HB 5149 (Rep. Outman). 2. Reported HB 4522 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4523 (S-1) (Rep. Hope) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4525 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation. 6. Testimony regarding SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki). 7. Testimony regarding SB 658 (Sen. Wojno). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 5148 and 5149, and invited Rep.(s) Grand and Outman to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Gregory D. Luce, Adoptee Rights Law Center – Support Ned Andree, NED – Support Brooke Van Prooyen, Blodgett – St. John’s Program Manager – Support Tiana Hawver, Filmmaker “Reconnecting the Dots” – Support Johanna Kononen & Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of MI – Oppose David Bellamy & Stephanie Busch, Catholic Charities West MI - Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Sara Easterly, Adoptee Voices Org. - Support Lisa Johnston, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support The Adoptive Family Support Network – Support Jillian Blair, MI Adoptee Collaborative – Support Honorable Roberta B Beavers, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Monica Sparks, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Pamela Lynn, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Jessica Tyson, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Dr. Liz DeBetta, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Dr. Emily Helder, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support American Academy of Adoption – Support Michelle Kuffer, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Arbor Circle, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Teresa Weatherall Neal, 616 Educational Consultant – Support Noorain Khan, MI Adoptee Rights – Support Capitol Coalition for Adoptee Rights – Support Kim Gates, Kent County Democratic Party – Support Richard Hill, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Hands Across the Water Adoption Professionals – Support Concerned United Birthparents Inc. – Support Bastard Nation; The Adoptee Rights Organization – Support David Otzman, Self – Support Saving Our Sisters – Support Adoption & Foster Family Coalition of New York – Support Adoptee Rights Law Center – Minneapolis MN – Support Detroit Historical Society – Support Adoptee Advocates of Michigan – Support Elana Rugh, Detroit Historical Society – Support Nicole Taylor, Self – Support Daryl Royal, Self – Support Louisiana Coalition for Adoption Reform – Support Catholic Mothers for Truth & Transparency – Support New York Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Texas Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Katie Bozek, Transitions Therapy – Support New England Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Mothers for Open Records Everywhere – Suport National Center on Adoption & Permanency – Support Tree Town Therapy – Support Sarah Williams, Self – Support Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose Rebecca Mastee, MI Catholic Conference – Oppose Valerie Lemieux, Adoptee Advocates of MI – Support Erica VanEe, Michigan Adoptee Collaborative – Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4522 – 4525, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4523 and 4525. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525: Kate Hude, MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4522 – 4525: Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4522 Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support HB’s 4523 & 4525 Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral HB’s 4523 & 4525 Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office, MI Supreme Court - Support Sen. Runestad offered an (S-1) to HB 4522, and summarized the (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4522. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. Runestad Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4522 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4523. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4523 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4524 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4525. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report HB 4525 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 657 and 658, and invited Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno to summarize the bills. Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 657 and 658: Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane – Support Belinda Fitzpatrick, Self – Oppose The following testimony cards were submitted regarding SB’s 657 and 658: Linda Levalley West, Friends of Berrien County Animal Control – Support Cory Kelley, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit – Support Amanda Tillotson, Humane Animal Treatment Society – Support Elise Ramsey, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society – Support Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Blake Goodman, Humane Society of the U. S. – Support Chief Jeff Randazz, Macomb County Animal Control – Support Lydia Sattler, Jackson County Animal Shelter - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson 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 1:32 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/29/24
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 1, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4416 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4417 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4418 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4419 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding HB 4522 (Rep. Breen). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4523 (Rep. Hope). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4525 (Rep. Filler). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 4416-4419. The Chair offer an (S-2) version of HB 4416, and summarized the (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4416. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4416 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4417 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4418 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4419 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 4522-4525 and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Breen to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525: Kate Hude, MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support Judge Harvey Hoffman, MI Association of Drug Court Professionals – Support Judge Sue Dobrich, Cass County Probate Court – Support HB 4522 Alexis Balkey, Center for Children and Family Future – HB 4522 No position Heath B. Lowry, MI Collation to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose HB’s 4523 & 4525 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Mi – Support Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral HB’s 4523 & 4525 Joshua Robertson, Forensic Fluids Laboratories – Support HB 4522 Trevor VanDyke, MI Supreme Court Administrative Office – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/15/2024
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2024-02-01
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quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2024-02-01 12:00:00.000000
Session name
2023-2024
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Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
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Actual end
2024-01-25 12:23:00.000000
Actual start
2024-01-25 12:02:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-270
Committee name
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
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MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 25, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4416 (Rep. Filler). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4417 (Rep. Filler). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4418 (Rep. Breen). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4419 (Rep. Breen). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin, Wojno, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 4416-4419, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Breen to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4416-4419: Jim Spica, Probate Law Section, SBM - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4416-4419: Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support HB’s 4417 and 4419 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:23 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/01/2024
Location
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2024-01-25
Meeting id
meeting-4057
Meeting state
held
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2024-01-25 12:00:00.000000
Session name
2023-2024

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