House Bill 5079 and House Bill 5080 were considered together in committee. Sponsors said HB 5079’s H‑1 substitute clarifies the statutory definition of "peace officer" by adding Michigan State Police motor carrier officers and private security guards hired by the state to protect state‑owned or leased facilities under MCL 28.6c.

Rep. Wozniak moved the H‑1 substitute to HB 5079; the clerk called the roll and announced the substitute was adopted. Rep. DeBoer later moved to report HB 5079 as substitute H‑1 and the clerk recorded the motion prevailing. Rep. Johnson moved to report HB 5080 (which the sponsors described as sentencing‑guideline changes tied to HB 5079); the clerk recorded that motion as prevailing.

The sponsors described the changes as technical and related: HB 5079 adjusts definitions for application of the statute, and HB 5080 adjusts sentencing provisions to conform to the revised definitions. The committee recorded the adoption and reporting actions on the record and the bills proceed with the committee’s positive recommendation.

Quotes
"The sub adds two categories of persons to the definition of peace officer — Michigan State Police motor carrier officers and private security guards hired by the state to protect state owned or leased property," a sponsor said when describing the substitute.

Details
- HB 5079: H‑1 substitute adopted and bill reported with recommendation.
- HB 5080: Reported with recommendation (roll call recorded).