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 HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee: HB 4224 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code, “by amending section 7104 (MCL 333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233. HB 4225 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101. Representative Kahle spoke on the proposed substitutes for House Bill Nos. 4224 and 4225. The following individuals submitted a card in support of House Bill Nos. 4224 and 4225, but did not wish to speak: Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association. Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. The Chair laid HB 4051 before the committee: HB 4051 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled” Mental health code,"(MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 165. Representative Whiteford spoke to the proposed substitute. Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society, submitted a card in support of the bill but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 4156 before the committee: HB 4156 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees' retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2018 PA 357. Chairman Vaupel spoke to proposed substitute before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. John McNarmara, representing the McLaren Health Care. The Chair laid HB 4330 before the committee: HB 4330 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111o. Vice – Chair Frederick assumed the gavel at 10:48 a.m. Chairman Vaupel, as well as Karlton Akins, representing Team Wellness, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy and Family Physicians. Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants. Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair assumed the chair at 10:48 a.m. At 10:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to House Bill No. 4224.