House Committee on Election Integrity reports HB 4136 out of committee 9-0

The House Committee on Election Integrity voted unanimously to report House Bill 4136 with recommendation, the committee chair announced after a roll call produced nine yeas and no nays.

The vote came after the committee adopted the minutes from the April 15 meeting by unanimous consent and staff read supporting testimony cards from outside groups. Cards filed in support included Robert Matthews representing the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus and Shannon Abbott representing Common Cause of Michigan. Pam Tobin, a member of the public who spoke during the meeting, said she supports the bill and urged expanding voter registration access to health‑care clinics, including Planned Parenthood, during her brief comments. "I am a gun owner, and I am all for expanding voting rights. Doggone it. Let's do it wherever we can," Tobin said.

Representative Foxx moved to report the bill with recommendation; the clerk called the roll. The committee recorded the following votes on the motion to report House Bill 4136 with recommendation: Chair Smith — yes; Representative Foxx — yes; Altman — yes; Alexander — yes; Hoadley — yes; Pablo — yes; Wooden — yes; Colzart — yes; Song — yes. The clerk announced, "9 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 passed," and the motion prevailed.

The committee did not debate the text of House Bill 4136 on the record during the transcripted portion beyond the formal motion and the read-in supporting cards. The bill was reported with recommendation to the next stage of House consideration, as indicated by the committee's action.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 4136 — Motion: report with recommendation; Mover: Representative Foxx; Vote: 9–0; Outcome: reported with recommendation.

No additional formal actions or amendments related to HB 4136 were recorded in the transcript.