Brian Seitz — Closed discussion and indicated the committee would likely pass the bill unanimously.
Bill Allen — Called during roll call as Vice Chair.
Yolonda Fountain Henderson — Yolonda Fountain Henderson was first called during roll call and marked present, then shortly afterward made a brief comment in support of the bill, noting that there is a Senate companion carried by Senator Mosley.
Bennie Cook — Called during roll call and marked present.
Lisa Durnell — Called during roll call and marked present.
Bill Hardwick — Called during roll call and marked present.
Ray Reed — Ray Reed was first called during roll call and marked present, then immediately followed with remarks supporting the bill, thanking the chair and saying he saw it as a worthwhile use of the committee’s time.
Deanna Self — Deanna Self was called during roll call and marked present.
Jeff Vernetti — Marked present during roll call.
Emily Weber — Marked present during roll call.
Burt Whaley — Marked present during roll call.
Burt Whaley — Thanked the sponsor and supported the idea of honoring Freeman with a day in her honor.
Travis Wilson — Travis Wilson was marked present during roll call and later briefly spoke in support of Representative Anderson’s bill, praising the subject of the bill and expressing his approval.
Jaclyn Zimmermann — Asked how many were present; present count was eight.
Marlon Anderson — Introduced himself as representing the 76th District and presented the bill in support of honoring Frankie Muse Freeman.
Tierra Harrell — Tierra Harrell testified in support of House Bill 2796 on behalf of the NAACP State Conference, stating that she stands with the bill because it helps continue legacy, culture, education, and awareness for children.
Miguel Ariannis — Testified in support of the bill on his own behalf, citing the civil rights significance of the person being honored.