evidence_text: Representative Yancey moved to report House Bill No. 5699 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101 before the committee: HB 6030 (Rep. Albert) A bill to provide minimum requirements for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; establishing liability standards for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if conduct complies with regulations, orders, or public health guidance; and limiting liability with respect to certain products made, sold, or donated in response to COVID-19. HB 6031 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 85. HB 6032 (Rep. Filler) A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee who does not report to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from reporting to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit discrimination and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 6101 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding sections 85 and 85a. Representative Albert and Representative Brann testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, and Cary Silverman, representing Shook, Hardy and Bacon, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Tierney, representing the Michigan Community Bankers. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Chamber. Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Milan Ghandi, representing Med Share, Inc. Jim Hunsager, representing the MSU Federal Credit Union. Bill Gilbert, representing the REDICO (Real Estate Development and Investment Company). Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Jim Lee, representing the Clemons Food Group. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Universities. Steve Lottis, representing the Harbor Restaurants. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030 and HB 6031, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Deb Freid, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Robert Riley, representing the Negligence Section of the State Bar of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Marla Linderman, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6032, but did not wish to speak: Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Gabby Bruno, representing Ford. Lance Bimoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6032, but did not wish to speak: Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors. Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans. Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan. Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Jaida Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Association. Jimmy Greene, representing ABC of Michigan. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Lee Schwartz, representing the Homebuilders Association of Michigan. Mike O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Company. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, but did not wish to speak: Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association. Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6031 and HB 6032, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030 and HB 6031, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov