evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0127 and SB 0128 before the committee: SB 0127 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101. SB 0128 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7104 (MCL 333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233. Representative Hertel testified in support of the bills. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak: Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Homecare Hospice Association. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association. Heather Nicholoft, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, submitted a card in opposition to Senate Bill No. 127, but did not wish to speak. Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, submitted a card in support of Senate Bill No. 128, but did not wish to speak.