@ TnT – I like your view about getting a chance at due process. Just yesterday I got a letter in the mail from the Commonwealth in regards to a petition for pardon. They received partial letter and notice but they would more information complete and up their files. The petition is not only for me but others in VA as I mentioned in the letter. While I pled guilty in the ordeal, I’m like youI I would of least like the opportunity to have due process so I could tell it in court. I bellieve anyone should have opportunity on that in many cases
Funny thing is why do we all pled guilty in some cases. To hope for a lighter sentence, maybe probation or whatever the judge passes out. One wonders how much time they would give one for catching you in public without wearing a mask. Yes I agree with you and many on here we are left in the dark about a lot of things. This mixed up ordeal with this pandermic, registration offices closed, one trying to get some information or wanting to know if they get violated or not things of that nature. Joish telling everyone to back down or talking about some backdoor/BS
Well I have to agree with Josh about the backdoor/ BS but we are human and sure we alll need to know something.. I’mjust thankful that VA acknoledge one of my letters after so many writings that usually wine up in the trash.. Sure asking for a pardon is good and I’m sure you all will get a pardon relief. Even some are with smiles today in this NC verdict.
Bobby S.
Guest
May 16, 2020 8:43 am
Hi All,
Just saw this in one of my emails, not sure what it means ,but it doesn’t seem like the Betts case will be be decided this session. So @Josh, i know you know what this means can you please tell me what it means, Thank you.
Ok People !!!! Lets NOT STOP EMAILING THESE STATE LEGISLATORS About Michigan House Bill 5679 , We need all the emails we can get even if you donnt reside in Michigan it will effect your state in the future if we will here , It is very important that we do not let up & express the damage the registries have on a person on them, over and over and over ,write, write, write, I myself have emailed them over and over again, over the last few weeks ,my family has too, Express these unconstitutional laws WILL NOT be tolerated , All eyes are on them lets not let up. Below is infor for anyone who hasn’t already wrote them it is not to late as of NOW !!
I want to implore you to please as TNT advised to provide both written and oral testimony to oppose proposed HB 5679 that has been introduced into the Judiciary Committee in the Michigan House of Representatives. As you know, HB 5679 is unconstitutional and creates further punishment to individuals on the registry. Mr. Graham Filler is the Chair of the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Graham Filler has a Clerk named Melissa Sweet that if you have written testimony, you can submit the testimony to both Mr. Graham Filler and Ms. Melissa Sweet. Please get the written testimony in the day before the Committee meeting meets. The Judiciary Committee has met on May 6, May 13, and now there is a meeting today on May 19 at 8:30 am. I just learned of this meeting early on May 19 and I have submitted my written testimony and have requested to speak. The platform used to speak is Zoom. The Judiciary Committee via Mr. Filler’s support, will send you a link to connect with Zoom and you will have 3 minutes to provide your testimony. You should also provide written testimony as well, this is powerful.
I am going to provide information on how to advocate for all affected by the registry via Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
FAQ 1: How does one learn that a Judiciary Committee meeting is scheduled to meet? I have learned the Judiciary Committee only has to give 18 hours notice of the meeting. Please submit written testimony and /or request to provide oral testimony by Zoom to oppose HB 5679. This is your right to be heard as a citizen of the state of Michigan.
Step 3) Note the Calendar that pops up. Note for example on Tuesday, May 19, that the Judiciary Committee is meeting at 8:30 AM EST. Click on the word in red-font entitled: “Judiciary” and this will take you to the page that shows the Agenda. You will note that HB5679 is being presented first. If there is a Judiciary Committee meeting taking place, you have the right to testify orally by Zoom and/or written letter. You receive 3 minutes to give oral testimony. You can if you want to remain anonymous testify via audio only. You need to give Mr. Filler and Ms. Sweet a day’s notice within that window of 18 hours that you learn about the meeting that you desire to testify orally or have your written testimony posted.
Step 4) If you want to only listen to the Live Broadcast, there is a link, a word termed Broadcast and it is a Live Feed.
Step 5) If you want to testify or family members, you can send an email to Melissa Sweet (Clerk) and Mr. Filler (Chair) and request that opportunity making sure you have a days’s notice to gain that opportunity.
Step 6) Review this website on a daily basis because the dates are posted. Use the calendar and click on each day through 2 weeks in advance to keep up to date as to when meetings are posted.
FAQ 3: What should I orally and/or written format provide as testimony?
Remain professional at all times. State the evidence and logic.
-Tell the Judiciary Committee that proposed HB 5679 should be thrown out, that is the only solution.
-Tell the Judiciary Committee that the SOR has no impact on public safety, and only creates harm.
-State the consequences on you and your family.
-Emphatically state that evidence from research studies and credible experienced health professionals -should be involved and that the design of a law deserves construction using logic and evidence and there is no room for untruths based on beliefs to invoke fear on the public to get voted back into office or misconceptions or ill-conceived beliefs.
FAQ 4: Where can I find evidence to support my concerns such as a tier system that was not based on evidence or risk assessments; placing children, juveniles on a draconian system that is harmful to juveniles adjudicated and consequently the public; that the SOR creates a life of banishment, persecution, homelessness, dangerous threats, jobless, lack of family and friends to support; etc etc etc
FAQ 5: Where can I find an example of what I could write to help me write my testimony to oppose HB 5679?
Step 1: Go to this Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
Step 2: Click on the Open Testimony down arrow and read the testimony that is written to the Judiciary Committee.
FAQ 6: Where can I find an example of what has been testified regarding HB 5679 in the past so I can testify? Remember you have 3 minutes, that is it.
Step 3) Then scroll down to the Judiciary Meetings and the ones pertinent to May 6 and May 13. You can click on the Play Video. You can move the forward button on the video to find the section of the video where HB 5679 is located.
Step 2) Click on “All bills referred to this committee.
Step 3) Scroll down to HB 5679 and click on HB 5679. You can see where it is in process. As you can see, HB 5679 has been introduced. Stay in touch with what is going on and send insightful, evidenced supported lived experiences of this horribly unconstitutional law to the next meeting and testify.
Step 4) Or send a letter to each Judiciary Committee member. Here is a link to all the Judiciary Committee members. Send an individual email to all advocating for the dissolution, throwing out HB 5679 now and why with justification or rationale based on logic and evidence.
Find out who your state representative is and send emails to them too. Continue to send as many emails as you can in a thoughtful manner to knock this unconstitutional law out.
FAQ 9: What else can I do? Have your family testify in person, or via Zoom and/or write letters.
FAQ 10: What else can I do? Someone can organize a protest at the capital building after the stay-at-home orders are allowing us to do so. Wear a mask, social distance, show we are serious!!!!
This is our moment. We need to move on this as a team! 44,000 persons in the State of Michigan have to register? Why? Horrible! If a rally were put together, peaceful, and we all brought 1-2 persons, we could have 100,000 persons there!!
Stay the Course!
TnT
Guest
May 19, 2020 9:23 am
@ Nickthe1st …. This system they have is a Joke ! They are Dirty ! Sit there waiting too see testimony on House Bill 5679 for 2 long hours then this Jack @zz Filler gives the people before this as much time as they please,He is a Dirty Prick ! They call house bill 5679 and pipe up ” hard stop , in nine ” ???? Did you see the guy testifying , WTF he was just told you got 5 minutes and he spends 4 1/2 talking bout his resume , Crazy Shit too watch , They sure love playing favoritism depending on the bill . Crazy I sure hope Judge Cleland can save us from these Fools !
The Advocate
Guest
May 19, 2020 2:08 pm
Dear All,
Here are the letters posted today as written testimony, all opposing HB 5679, see the link below.
All these people, citizens who these elected representatives are supposed to serve, were not allowed to testify via Zoom despite HB 5679 was first on the agenda. However, we got letters in.
Keep the letter writing going. There is no date posted yet on the next meeting but they have 18 hours to post it in advance. The constructor of the bill, Mr. Lower, did not listen to our judge or the research evidence and his bill, not the people’s bill, is based on hearsay–zero evidence from the science.
Continue to oppose HB 5679!
TNT provided a list of representatives to write. Write a daily email.
I don’t know a lot of things, but I do know persistence wins!
@ The Advocat, Josh, AJ…why would the committee do a financial analysis on a bill that does squat to address the unconstitutional portions of the original?
The Advocate
Guest
May 19, 2020 11:38 pm
Mr. James Lower, the Author and Sponsor of this Bill, is trying to argue a case that HB 5679 has beneficial impacts to include all things such as wonderful public safety, etc. and good financial impacts to make a statement to get the HB 5679 through the next steps.
Mr. James Lower is saying: “See, it makes sense to do this, it has benefits here and there and all over the place.” This is all fake. Since fake is popular word today, I will call it what it is, fake.
Other people who vote (representatives) on HB 5679 if they don’t know any better, don’t know what a SORA is (yes that is true) will just say, “Hey, that sounds great, you got my support.”
Any proposed bill that could be feasible to move forward has to have good financial impact; or it is not feasible.
TnT
Guest
May 20, 2020 6:21 am
I try to write them daily, I know they are just throwing them away I see they posted like one in testimony , They could careless from what I am getting from their vibes got back like 2 replies total that were automated , I think we really should try the March on the capital it would be very easy too coordinate being we have every registrants address , Just send out a letter too everyone too attend via the registry its self , I think this could be pulled off ???? I would be willing too help coordinate if I had a little help or guidance . What do you guys think ?
Bobby S.
Guest
May 20, 2020 10:12 am
@Any one, call me an idiot, but this analysis thing and this bill how does, this effect us pre 2006-2011 people. I know @Josh, you’ve probably explained it to me already, but this bill and this covid crap has really thrown a monkey wrench in to everything and this bill seems to get more and more confusing, as this keeps going not to mention this meetings seem pointless. I would appreciate any help or clarification on all this, and the effectiveness on all of us. Thanks in advance.
Saddles
Guest
May 20, 2020 1:28 pm
@Warpath, ctually you are making sense believe it or not. Sure coming together with true grit does make sense. Hey I’m here in VA and yes standing tall is what its all about. Sure we can get mad or upset over this registry issue or what issue it is but advocacy has its divine points and nothing wrong with the truth. One can sit around and play the fall guy but don’t we all have our intestional fortitude to speak up. Constrict your voice and plan your actions.
Even little Galan did that five years ago and people listened, but this giving plea deals is a bit much. Do you think God would give you or even some presidents a plea deal? Much of this is about reaping and sowing and authorities wanting to get the last word in with their backbiting schemes. So stand up and be proud to be you. That goes for everbody else.
We all need jobs and get back to basic lifes. One can’t help with a lot of crisis but we can all care for others. Stand up for justice and many will be surprise the good that comes out of bad.
TnT
Guest
May 20, 2020 6:53 pm
I EMAILED LIKE 100 TIMES THIS WEEK I PLAN ON CALLING EVERYONE OF THEM START BOMBING THEM VIA PHONE !! I HOPE EVERYONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS THESE FOOLS DAILY TOO SHOW THEM WE ARE SICK OF THIS B.S ! WE WILL FIGHT IT !
Please email and CALL the following House Judiciary members and leadership office daily (if possible) to demand that they remove House Bill 5679 or VOTE IT DOWN !
Ive been reading all the post since ACLU started to make some head way, kinda stumbled on this site and have been inspired by all the up lifting comments. I am writing this to get my, you can say 2 cents in , Ive been on the register since beginning of 2005 and like almost all on the registration I have no priors or post convictions. I believe this pandemic has given us a great opportunity to prove what we all already know. That the register has nothing to do with protecting anyone. Now its fun and aspiring reading all the post, but I think calling the legislators ( no matter how deserving they maybe) names will not help our goal, remember they are both the judge and jury. The one thing that keeps coming back to me and I haven’t seen anyone mention including the ACLU is : I hear everyone talking about how all the data shows that SO Registry dont work because the re offending rate is so low ( which is true) but if Im on the legislative, maybe im thinking well the SO Register is working because there is such a low rate of re offending. Now here’s where we got them. Right now, there is no Sex Offender Registration enforcement due to the pandemic. I dont see all over the news, New Sex crimes by Registered Sex Offenders ( Im sure it would be all over the news if there were ANY). This proves that its not Public Sex Offender Register that keeps the public safe. Its US making good choices everyday whether there is a registry or not. Keep up the good work by staying out of trouble.
Billy
Guest
May 21, 2020 11:35 am
Did the judge tell the legislator that any new law had to be brought before him first I don’t get how they can even try to pass a new law without judge Cleland approval
TnT
Guest
May 22, 2020 6:51 pm
Michigan House Bill 5679 info to pass along.
HB 5679 is on the House Judiciary Committee’s agenda for this coming Wednesday, May 27 @ 11:30am.
If you would like to give testimony via Zoom email N.Capone in Representative Filler’s office at Ncapone@house.mi.gov as soon as you can.
If you would like to provide written testimony to be added to the record on the bill, please send it to Melissa Sweet at msweet@house.mi.gov.
IF the meeting will be shown live it will show up on this page by the start of hearings next week: https://www.house.mi.gov/htv_detailed.asp. What is on this page right now are the links for some of this past week’s meetings, and it hasn’t been updated yet.
TnT
Guest
May 23, 2020 5:41 am
@ Nickthe1st was told they weren’t voting this week ???? Yes I agree, they sure find a way too fit it in just before lunch maybe we will get 10 minutes this week , Crazy !
The Advocate
Guest
May 26, 2020 1:38 pm
There is a Hearing on Wednesday, May 27, in the Michigan House of Representatives in the Judiciary Committee on HB 5679!!!!
Please send your written testimony to Melissa Sweet via email, even if it is written in the email itself, ask Melissa to post it as Open Testimony.
Can we get at least 1,000 emails/letters sent into Melissa Sweet to testify today for tomorrow’s 11:30 am meeting?
The ACLU says your letters matter! If you are willing to testify in person, that can be arranged for, or you can testify on the Zoom link–arrange for that with the Clerk via email:
Even if to a short letter in email is important. Here is something you could start with in your own words:
-I oppose HB 5679. It has been deemed unconstitutional. Remove HB 5679 immediately
-HB 5679 is not based on data or evidence in the science. HB 5679 only harms the public and does nothing for safety.
-HB 5679 is being discussed during the pandemic excluding citizens from participation and this needs to be stopped now.
– HB 5679 has been declared “fake” science–it is meant to punish a class of people only. If this were real science, then everyone who made a mistake would be placed on a list to include anyone who had DUI, shoplifted, etc. etc. etc.
– HB 5679 not only keeps Michigan unsafe, it only hurts the Michigan economy.
Weblink to the Judiciary Website where you can see the open testimony (letters as an example of what else to write. Cut and paste in your browser.
Send letters in. Ask friends and relatives to send letters/emails opposing HB 5679 today!!!!
thank you!
The Advocate
Guest
May 26, 2020 1:46 pm
TNT’s message deserves a repost!
Please send in your written testimony to Melissa Sweet to be posted for tomorrow’s meeting. It can even be sent tomorrow. State your opposition. You can put the testimony in your email, simple as that.
Copy and paste your testimony in an email separate to each representative below as TNT indicated.
We need your letters out even if you already sent a letter. Keep sending your voice. We need 1,000 letters out today or marching towards 1,000 letters.
Oppose HB 5679! Tell them now and continue to tell!
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I EMAILED LIKE 100 TIMES THIS WEEK I PLAN ON CALLING EVERYONE OF THEM START BOMBING THEM VIA PHONE !! I HOPE EVERYONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS THESE FOOLS DAILY TOO SHOW THEM WE ARE SICK OF THIS B.S ! WE WILL FIGHT IT !
Please email and CALL the following House Judiciary members and leadership office daily (if possible) to demand that they remove House Bill 5679 or VOTE IT DOWN !
Why does it seem like where back at the beginning again. It’s as if the last three years doesn’t matter and where back at the beginning. I finally met someone after 12 years and we want to travel around in a camper. My life is not mine. I am so tired. Why can’t this nightmare go away.
Bobby S.
Guest
June 1, 2020 10:50 am
Well, went to the local cop shop today to see if i had to check in, and she said yes, but some places are not registering people and some are, well since I live in a small town/city of about 12,000 people and the city limits are about 3.75 square miles, I figured they were still trgistring us, so at least they can’t say I didn’t register after 28 years of this crap. What I don’t understand is since things are slowly opening up, and most courts are doing things by Zoom now, why hasn’t there been any movement, in Judge Cleland’s Court room concerning Does 2 and the temerary order. I think it’s time to start the 60 day clock now. Enough is enough, they need to stop hoping things up because of a so called virus. Just my opinion.
John doe
Guest
June 3, 2020 5:50 pm
I served my time plus 5 in a state far far away 23 years ago I was found guilty with probation. My life is fucked. Honest to god I want to die. Give me liberty or give me death! I really dont care I cant ever get back all I lost all the depression all the self hatred I have towards myself and the greatest part was she unzipped my pants and I pushed her away. Obviously i am a monster I dont have children because all I wanted was to be a father but I am way to old now. Jobs lol that’s a joke. Mental health depression when I wake up I want to die. Now your gonna change a law possibly change my status set me free awesome so i can do what exactly for work I fought the system. I was arrested for my assertion of my constitutional rights. I can’t have a relationship because I cant leave my home what do I have to offer someone really a broken down beaten to hell shell of what was once a great guy.
By the time you change the law what will I have left. I cant talk about it in counseling i was delt a shitty hand oh well. Who cares … i am also the lowest tier dont show up on a map anywhere never reoffend and I dont have the heart to continue fighting for myself…. get told by cops in rich white towns they dont want my kind living here!!!! I’m sure so your corrupt ass can keep your town safe.
Screw this all it’s a witch hunt… I made a mistake that I pay for every day of my life for 23 years. I didn’t kill someone murder gets less time.
The cop who killed George Floyd will get less time then I did. A stone cold abusive man who took a man’s life by kneeling on his neck
His charges should be 2nd degree homicide and all of his partners should get Conspiracy to commit murder… that piece of crap had a badge and his wife was gonna leave him but I bet his home life was never reported the abuse at home the consumption of alcohol. One bad cop turned a county against itself as we begine to declare a war on China
This all makes sense I wish I could max out I would have never taken my sentence if I knew I’d be stripped of my self worth
Brant
Guest
June 5, 2020 1:18 pm
I was told by m.s.p. in flint that they were not registering anyone yet and if i didnt hear by mail my duties moving forward by july to report then if pandemic was over and if lobbies were open to register i keep checking to make sure im compliant and nothing has changed so far i agree start the clock i was convited before this even started at 18 years old im npw 45 and so over the bs
Scooter
Guest
June 8, 2020 7:43 am
I am loosing hope state is never gonna let us go were gonna be pimished for the rest of are lives its all about money and it sickens me this isn’t justice tis is slavery at its finest they are more corrupt by breaking the laws on the constitution and no punishment for them i am about to throw in tbe towell!!!
@ TnT – I like your view about getting a chance at due process. Just yesterday I got a letter in the mail from the Commonwealth in regards to a petition for pardon. They received partial letter and notice but they would more information complete and up their files. The petition is not only for me but others in VA as I mentioned in the letter. While I pled guilty in the ordeal, I’m like youI I would of least like the opportunity to have due process so I could tell it in court. I bellieve anyone should have opportunity on that in many cases
Funny thing is why do we all pled guilty in some cases. To hope for a lighter sentence, maybe probation or whatever the judge passes out. One wonders how much time they would give one for catching you in public without wearing a mask. Yes I agree with you and many on here we are left in the dark about a lot of things. This mixed up ordeal with this pandermic, registration offices closed, one trying to get some information or wanting to know if they get violated or not things of that nature. Joish telling everyone to back down or talking about some backdoor/BS
Well I have to agree with Josh about the backdoor/ BS but we are human and sure we alll need to know something.. I’mjust thankful that VA acknoledge one of my letters after so many writings that usually wine up in the trash.. Sure asking for a pardon is good and I’m sure you all will get a pardon relief. Even some are with smiles today in this NC verdict.
Hi All,
Just saw this in one of my emails, not sure what it means ,but it doesn’t seem like the Betts case will be be decided this session. So @Josh, i know you know what this means can you please tell me what it means, Thank you.
http://publicdocs.courts.mi.gov/SCT/PUBLIC/ORDERS/148981_72_01.pdf
Ok People !!!! Lets NOT STOP EMAILING THESE STATE LEGISLATORS About Michigan House Bill 5679 , We need all the emails we can get even if you donnt reside in Michigan it will effect your state in the future if we will here , It is very important that we do not let up & express the damage the registries have on a person on them, over and over and over ,write, write, write, I myself have emailed them over and over again, over the last few weeks ,my family has too, Express these unconstitutional laws WILL NOT be tolerated , All eyes are on them lets not let up. Below is infor for anyone who hasn’t already wrote them it is not to late as of NOW !!
Please email and call the following House Judiciary members and leadership office daily (if possible) to demand that they remove from the House Judiciary Committee hearing on May 6, 2020 at 10:00 am in Lansing, HB 5679.
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
Melissa Sweet
msweet@house.mi.gov
517-373-5176
Speaker Lee Chatfield
LeeChatfield@house.mi.gov
5173732629
Chairperson Graham Filler
GrahamFiller@house.mi.gov
5173731778
Rep. Beau LaFave
BeauLaFave@house.mi.gov
5173730156
Rep. Diana Farrington
Dianafarrington@house.mi.gov
5173737768
Rep. Gary Howell
GaryHowell@house.mi.gov
5173731800
Rep. Steven Johnson
StevenJohnson@house.mi.gov
5173730840
Rep. Daire Rendon
DaireRendon@house.mi.gov
5173733817
Rep. Ryan Berman
RyanBerman@house.mi.gov
5173731799
Rep. Douglas Wozniak
DouglasWozniak@house.mi.gov
5173730843
Re. David LaGrand
DavidLaGrand@house.mi.gov
5173732668
Rep. Vanessa Guerra
VanessaGuerra@house.mi.gov
5173730152
Rep. Brian Elder
BrianElder@house.mi.gov
5173730158
Rep. Tenisha Yancey
Tenishayancey@house.mi.gov
5173730154
Rep. Kyra Bolden
KyraBolden@house.mi.gov
5173731788
Next Hearing On House Bill 5679 is 5/19/2020 This TUESDAY at 8:30am . Can see live at link below
The meeting will be shown live https://www.house.mi.gov/htv_detailed.asp
Dear All,
I want to implore you to please as TNT advised to provide both written and oral testimony to oppose proposed HB 5679 that has been introduced into the Judiciary Committee in the Michigan House of Representatives. As you know, HB 5679 is unconstitutional and creates further punishment to individuals on the registry. Mr. Graham Filler is the Chair of the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Graham Filler has a Clerk named Melissa Sweet that if you have written testimony, you can submit the testimony to both Mr. Graham Filler and Ms. Melissa Sweet. Please get the written testimony in the day before the Committee meeting meets. The Judiciary Committee has met on May 6, May 13, and now there is a meeting today on May 19 at 8:30 am. I just learned of this meeting early on May 19 and I have submitted my written testimony and have requested to speak. The platform used to speak is Zoom. The Judiciary Committee via Mr. Filler’s support, will send you a link to connect with Zoom and you will have 3 minutes to provide your testimony. You should also provide written testimony as well, this is powerful.
I am going to provide information on how to advocate for all affected by the registry via Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
FAQ 1: How does one learn that a Judiciary Committee meeting is scheduled to meet? I have learned the Judiciary Committee only has to give 18 hours notice of the meeting. Please submit written testimony and /or request to provide oral testimony by Zoom to oppose HB 5679. This is your right to be heard as a citizen of the state of Michigan.
FAQ2: Where would I find a link to the Judiciary schedule of meetings?
Step 1) Go to the Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
Step 2) Then click on “All Currently Scheduled Meetings” located at Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/PublicCommitteeSchedule/
Step 3) Note the Calendar that pops up. Note for example on Tuesday, May 19, that the Judiciary Committee is meeting at 8:30 AM EST. Click on the word in red-font entitled: “Judiciary” and this will take you to the page that shows the Agenda. You will note that HB5679 is being presented first. If there is a Judiciary Committee meeting taking place, you have the right to testify orally by Zoom and/or written letter. You receive 3 minutes to give oral testimony. You can if you want to remain anonymous testify via audio only. You need to give Mr. Filler and Ms. Sweet a day’s notice within that window of 18 hours that you learn about the meeting that you desire to testify orally or have your written testimony posted.
Step 4) If you want to only listen to the Live Broadcast, there is a link, a word termed Broadcast and it is a Live Feed.
Step 5) If you want to testify or family members, you can send an email to Melissa Sweet (Clerk) and Mr. Filler (Chair) and request that opportunity making sure you have a days’s notice to gain that opportunity.
Step 6) Review this website on a daily basis because the dates are posted. Use the calendar and click on each day through 2 weeks in advance to keep up to date as to when meetings are posted.
FAQ 3: What should I orally and/or written format provide as testimony?
Remain professional at all times. State the evidence and logic.
-Tell the Judiciary Committee that proposed HB 5679 should be thrown out, that is the only solution.
-Tell the Judiciary Committee that the SOR has no impact on public safety, and only creates harm.
-State the consequences on you and your family.
-Emphatically state that evidence from research studies and credible experienced health professionals -should be involved and that the design of a law deserves construction using logic and evidence and there is no room for untruths based on beliefs to invoke fear on the public to get voted back into office or misconceptions or ill-conceived beliefs.
FAQ 4: Where can I find evidence to support my concerns such as a tier system that was not based on evidence or risk assessments; placing children, juveniles on a draconian system that is harmful to juveniles adjudicated and consequently the public; that the SOR creates a life of banishment, persecution, homelessness, dangerous threats, jobless, lack of family and friends to support; etc etc etc
Here is evidence you can use with facts throughout by the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Amicus Brief on Jan 30 in People vs. Betts, Supreme Court No. 148981. Weblink found: https://floridaactioncommittee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/445142629-AG-Nessel-Amicus.pdf
FAQ 5: Where can I find an example of what I could write to help me write my testimony to oppose HB 5679?
Step 1: Go to this Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
Step 2: Click on the Open Testimony down arrow and read the testimony that is written to the Judiciary Committee.
FAQ 6: Where can I find an example of what has been testified regarding HB 5679 in the past so I can testify? Remember you have 3 minutes, that is it.
Step 1) Go to Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/htv.asp
Step 2) Click on Archived Video. This is the website you will be brought to: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/videoarchive.aspx
Step 3) Then scroll down to the Judiciary Meetings and the ones pertinent to May 6 and May 13. You can click on the Play Video. You can move the forward button on the video to find the section of the video where HB 5679 is located.
FAQ7: Where can I find the actual Live Broadcast?
Step 1) Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/htv.asp
Step 2) Click on the Live Broadcast for the Judiciary Committee
FAQ 8) How can I find what the HB 5679 current state looks like?
Step 1) Website Link: https://www.house.mi.gov/PublicCommitteeSchedule/MeetingDisplay.aspx?BroadcastKey=6d2f272632d240bda76f5ffa2c7f40ad&Code=JUDI
Step 2) Click on “All bills referred to this committee.
Step 3) Scroll down to HB 5679 and click on HB 5679. You can see where it is in process. As you can see, HB 5679 has been introduced. Stay in touch with what is going on and send insightful, evidenced supported lived experiences of this horribly unconstitutional law to the next meeting and testify.
Step 4) Or send a letter to each Judiciary Committee member. Here is a link to all the Judiciary Committee members. Send an individual email to all advocating for the dissolution, throwing out HB 5679 now and why with justification or rationale based on logic and evidence.
Here is the Weblink to the Judiciary Members and their email address is posted: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
Find out who your state representative is and send emails to them too. Continue to send as many emails as you can in a thoughtful manner to knock this unconstitutional law out.
FAQ 9: What else can I do? Have your family testify in person, or via Zoom and/or write letters.
FAQ 10: What else can I do? Someone can organize a protest at the capital building after the stay-at-home orders are allowing us to do so. Wear a mask, social distance, show we are serious!!!!
This is our moment. We need to move on this as a team! 44,000 persons in the State of Michigan have to register? Why? Horrible! If a rally were put together, peaceful, and we all brought 1-2 persons, we could have 100,000 persons there!!
Stay the Course!
@ Nickthe1st …. This system they have is a Joke ! They are Dirty ! Sit there waiting too see testimony on House Bill 5679 for 2 long hours then this Jack @zz Filler gives the people before this as much time as they please,He is a Dirty Prick ! They call house bill 5679 and pipe up ” hard stop , in nine ” ???? Did you see the guy testifying , WTF he was just told you got 5 minutes and he spends 4 1/2 talking bout his resume , Crazy Shit too watch , They sure love playing favoritism depending on the bill . Crazy I sure hope Judge Cleland can save us from these Fools !
Dear All,
Here are the letters posted today as written testimony, all opposing HB 5679, see the link below.
All these people, citizens who these elected representatives are supposed to serve, were not allowed to testify via Zoom despite HB 5679 was first on the agenda. However, we got letters in.
Keep the letter writing going. There is no date posted yet on the next meeting but they have 18 hours to post it in advance. The constructor of the bill, Mr. Lower, did not listen to our judge or the research evidence and his bill, not the people’s bill, is based on hearsay–zero evidence from the science.
Continue to oppose HB 5679!
TNT provided a list of representatives to write. Write a daily email.
I don’t know a lot of things, but I do know persistence wins!
https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
@ The Advocat, Josh, AJ…why would the committee do a financial analysis on a bill that does squat to address the unconstitutional portions of the original?
Mr. James Lower, the Author and Sponsor of this Bill, is trying to argue a case that HB 5679 has beneficial impacts to include all things such as wonderful public safety, etc. and good financial impacts to make a statement to get the HB 5679 through the next steps.
Mr. James Lower is saying: “See, it makes sense to do this, it has benefits here and there and all over the place.” This is all fake. Since fake is popular word today, I will call it what it is, fake.
Other people who vote (representatives) on HB 5679 if they don’t know any better, don’t know what a SORA is (yes that is true) will just say, “Hey, that sounds great, you got my support.”
Any proposed bill that could be feasible to move forward has to have good financial impact; or it is not feasible.
I try to write them daily, I know they are just throwing them away I see they posted like one in testimony , They could careless from what I am getting from their vibes got back like 2 replies total that were automated , I think we really should try the March on the capital it would be very easy too coordinate being we have every registrants address , Just send out a letter too everyone too attend via the registry its self , I think this could be pulled off ???? I would be willing too help coordinate if I had a little help or guidance . What do you guys think ?
@Any one, call me an idiot, but this analysis thing and this bill how does, this effect us pre 2006-2011 people. I know @Josh, you’ve probably explained it to me already, but this bill and this covid crap has really thrown a monkey wrench in to everything and this bill seems to get more and more confusing, as this keeps going not to mention this meetings seem pointless. I would appreciate any help or clarification on all this, and the effectiveness on all of us. Thanks in advance.
@Warpath, ctually you are making sense believe it or not. Sure coming together with true grit does make sense. Hey I’m here in VA and yes standing tall is what its all about. Sure we can get mad or upset over this registry issue or what issue it is but advocacy has its divine points and nothing wrong with the truth. One can sit around and play the fall guy but don’t we all have our intestional fortitude to speak up. Constrict your voice and plan your actions.
Even little Galan did that five years ago and people listened, but this giving plea deals is a bit much. Do you think God would give you or even some presidents a plea deal? Much of this is about reaping and sowing and authorities wanting to get the last word in with their backbiting schemes. So stand up and be proud to be you. That goes for everbody else.
We all need jobs and get back to basic lifes. One can’t help with a lot of crisis but we can all care for others. Stand up for justice and many will be surprise the good that comes out of bad.
I EMAILED LIKE 100 TIMES THIS WEEK I PLAN ON CALLING EVERYONE OF THEM START BOMBING THEM VIA PHONE !! I HOPE EVERYONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS THESE FOOLS DAILY TOO SHOW THEM WE ARE SICK OF THIS B.S ! WE WILL FIGHT IT !
Please email and CALL the following House Judiciary members and leadership office daily (if possible) to demand that they remove House Bill 5679 or VOTE IT DOWN !
Lansing, HB 5679.
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
Melissa Sweet
msweet@house.mi.gov
517-373-5176
Speaker Lee Chatfield
LeeChatfield@house.mi.gov
5173732629
Chairperson Graham Filler
GrahamFiller@house.mi.gov
5173731778
Rep. Beau LaFave
BeauLaFave@house.mi.gov
5173730156
Rep. Diana Farrington
Dianafarrington@house.mi.gov
5173737768
Rep. Gary Howell
GaryHowell@house.mi.gov
5173731800
Rep. Steven Johnson
StevenJohnson@house.mi.gov
5173730840
Rep. Daire Rendon
DaireRendon@house.mi.gov
5173733817
Rep. Ryan Berman
RyanBerman@house.mi.gov
5173731799
Rep. Douglas Wozniak
DouglasWozniak@house.mi.gov
5173730843
Re. David LaGrand
DavidLaGrand@house.mi.gov
5173732668
Rep. Vanessa Guerra
VanessaGuerra@house.mi.gov
5173730152
Rep. Brian Elder
BrianElder@house.mi.gov
5173730158
Rep. Tenisha Yancey
Tenishayancey@house.mi.gov
5173730154
Rep. Kyra Bolden
KyraBolden@house.mi.gov
5173731788
Ive been reading all the post since ACLU started to make some head way, kinda stumbled on this site and have been inspired by all the up lifting comments. I am writing this to get my, you can say 2 cents in , Ive been on the register since beginning of 2005 and like almost all on the registration I have no priors or post convictions. I believe this pandemic has given us a great opportunity to prove what we all already know. That the register has nothing to do with protecting anyone. Now its fun and aspiring reading all the post, but I think calling the legislators ( no matter how deserving they maybe) names will not help our goal, remember they are both the judge and jury. The one thing that keeps coming back to me and I haven’t seen anyone mention including the ACLU is : I hear everyone talking about how all the data shows that SO Registry dont work because the re offending rate is so low ( which is true) but if Im on the legislative, maybe im thinking well the SO Register is working because there is such a low rate of re offending. Now here’s where we got them. Right now, there is no Sex Offender Registration enforcement due to the pandemic. I dont see all over the news, New Sex crimes by Registered Sex Offenders ( Im sure it would be all over the news if there were ANY). This proves that its not Public Sex Offender Register that keeps the public safe. Its US making good choices everyday whether there is a registry or not. Keep up the good work by staying out of trouble.
Did the judge tell the legislator that any new law had to be brought before him first I don’t get how they can even try to pass a new law without judge Cleland approval
Michigan House Bill 5679 info to pass along.
HB 5679 is on the House Judiciary Committee’s agenda for this coming Wednesday, May 27 @ 11:30am.
If you would like to give testimony via Zoom email N.Capone in Representative Filler’s office at Ncapone@house.mi.gov as soon as you can.
If you would like to provide written testimony to be added to the record on the bill, please send it to Melissa Sweet at msweet@house.mi.gov.
IF the meeting will be shown live it will show up on this page by the start of hearings next week: https://www.house.mi.gov/htv_detailed.asp. What is on this page right now are the links for some of this past week’s meetings, and it hasn’t been updated yet.
@ Nickthe1st was told they weren’t voting this week ???? Yes I agree, they sure find a way too fit it in just before lunch maybe we will get 10 minutes this week , Crazy !
There is a Hearing on Wednesday, May 27, in the Michigan House of Representatives in the Judiciary Committee on HB 5679!!!!
Please send your written testimony to Melissa Sweet via email, even if it is written in the email itself, ask Melissa to post it as Open Testimony.
Can we get at least 1,000 emails/letters sent into Melissa Sweet to testify today for tomorrow’s 11:30 am meeting?
Melissa’s email is: msweet@house.mi.gov
The ACLU says your letters matter! If you are willing to testify in person, that can be arranged for, or you can testify on the Zoom link–arrange for that with the Clerk via email:
msweet@house.mi.gov
Even if to a short letter in email is important. Here is something you could start with in your own words:
-I oppose HB 5679. It has been deemed unconstitutional. Remove HB 5679 immediately
-HB 5679 is not based on data or evidence in the science. HB 5679 only harms the public and does nothing for safety.
-HB 5679 is being discussed during the pandemic excluding citizens from participation and this needs to be stopped now.
– HB 5679 has been declared “fake” science–it is meant to punish a class of people only. If this were real science, then everyone who made a mistake would be placed on a list to include anyone who had DUI, shoplifted, etc. etc. etc.
– HB 5679 not only keeps Michigan unsafe, it only hurts the Michigan economy.
Weblink to the Judiciary Website where you can see the open testimony (letters as an example of what else to write. Cut and paste in your browser.
https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI
Send letters in. Ask friends and relatives to send letters/emails opposing HB 5679 today!!!!
thank you!
TNT’s message deserves a repost!
Please send in your written testimony to Melissa Sweet to be posted for tomorrow’s meeting. It can even be sent tomorrow. State your opposition. You can put the testimony in your email, simple as that.
Copy and paste your testimony in an email separate to each representative below as TNT indicated.
We need your letters out even if you already sent a letter. Keep sending your voice. We need 1,000 letters out today or marching towards 1,000 letters.
Oppose HB 5679! Tell them now and continue to tell!
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I EMAILED LIKE 100 TIMES THIS WEEK I PLAN ON CALLING EVERYONE OF THEM START BOMBING THEM VIA PHONE !! I HOPE EVERYONE PICKS UP THE PHONE AND CALLS THESE FOOLS DAILY TOO SHOW THEM WE ARE SICK OF THIS B.S ! WE WILL FIGHT IT !
Please email and CALL the following House Judiciary members and leadership office daily (if possible) to demand that they remove House Bill 5679 or VOTE IT DOWN !
Lansing, HB 5679.
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
Melissa Sweet
msweet@house.mi.gov
517-373-5176
Speaker Lee Chatfield
LeeChatfield@house.mi.gov
5173732629
Chairperson Graham Filler
GrahamFiller@house.mi.gov
5173731778
Rep. Beau LaFave
BeauLaFave@house.mi.gov
5173730156
Rep. Diana Farrington
Dianafarrington@house.mi.gov
5173737768
Rep. Gary Howell
GaryHowell@house.mi.gov
5173731800
Rep. Steven Johnson
StevenJohnson@house.mi.gov
5173730840
Rep. Daire Rendon
DaireRendon@house.mi.gov
5173733817
Rep. Ryan Berman
RyanBerman@house.mi.gov
5173731799
Rep. Douglas Wozniak
DouglasWozniak@house.mi.gov
5173730843
Re. David LaGrand
DavidLaGrand@house.mi.gov
5173732668
Rep. Vanessa Guerra
VanessaGuerra@house.mi.gov
5173730152
Rep. Brian Elder
BrianElder@house.mi.gov
5173730158
Rep. Tenisha Yancey
Tenishayancey@house.mi.gov
5173730154
Rep. Kyra Bolden
KyraBolden@house.mi.gov
5173731788
Why does it seem like where back at the beginning again. It’s as if the last three years doesn’t matter and where back at the beginning. I finally met someone after 12 years and we want to travel around in a camper. My life is not mine. I am so tired. Why can’t this nightmare go away.
Well, went to the local cop shop today to see if i had to check in, and she said yes, but some places are not registering people and some are, well since I live in a small town/city of about 12,000 people and the city limits are about 3.75 square miles, I figured they were still trgistring us, so at least they can’t say I didn’t register after 28 years of this crap. What I don’t understand is since things are slowly opening up, and most courts are doing things by Zoom now, why hasn’t there been any movement, in Judge Cleland’s Court room concerning Does 2 and the temerary order. I think it’s time to start the 60 day clock now. Enough is enough, they need to stop hoping things up because of a so called virus. Just my opinion.
I served my time plus 5 in a state far far away 23 years ago I was found guilty with probation. My life is fucked. Honest to god I want to die. Give me liberty or give me death! I really dont care I cant ever get back all I lost all the depression all the self hatred I have towards myself and the greatest part was she unzipped my pants and I pushed her away. Obviously i am a monster I dont have children because all I wanted was to be a father but I am way to old now. Jobs lol that’s a joke. Mental health depression when I wake up I want to die. Now your gonna change a law possibly change my status set me free awesome so i can do what exactly for work I fought the system. I was arrested for my assertion of my constitutional rights. I can’t have a relationship because I cant leave my home what do I have to offer someone really a broken down beaten to hell shell of what was once a great guy.
By the time you change the law what will I have left. I cant talk about it in counseling i was delt a shitty hand oh well. Who cares … i am also the lowest tier dont show up on a map anywhere never reoffend and I dont have the heart to continue fighting for myself…. get told by cops in rich white towns they dont want my kind living here!!!! I’m sure so your corrupt ass can keep your town safe.
Screw this all it’s a witch hunt… I made a mistake that I pay for every day of my life for 23 years. I didn’t kill someone murder gets less time.
The cop who killed George Floyd will get less time then I did. A stone cold abusive man who took a man’s life by kneeling on his neck
His charges should be 2nd degree homicide and all of his partners should get Conspiracy to commit murder… that piece of crap had a badge and his wife was gonna leave him but I bet his home life was never reported the abuse at home the consumption of alcohol. One bad cop turned a county against itself as we begine to declare a war on China
This all makes sense I wish I could max out I would have never taken my sentence if I knew I’d be stripped of my self worth
I was told by m.s.p. in flint that they were not registering anyone yet and if i didnt hear by mail my duties moving forward by july to report then if pandemic was over and if lobbies were open to register i keep checking to make sure im compliant and nothing has changed so far i agree start the clock i was convited before this even started at 18 years old im npw 45 and so over the bs
I am loosing hope state is never gonna let us go were gonna be pimished for the rest of are lives its all about money and it sickens me this isn’t justice tis is slavery at its finest they are more corrupt by breaking the laws on the constitution and no punishment for them i am about to throw in tbe towell!!!
Any news its july 1………