HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1,
2020
8:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave,
Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Reps. Hoitenga, Gay-Dagnogo, Brenda Carter.
Excused: Reps. Hoitenga, Gay-Dagnogo, Brenda Carter.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4063 and HB 4934 before the committee:
HB 4063
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
HB 4934
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa McKinley, representing Michigan Fire Services, testified in support of HB 4063.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Allor testified in support of HB 4934. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lasinski moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4063. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman, Paquette,
Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lasinski explained her proposed amendment to HB 4063 (H-3).
Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4063 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 19, after "prostate," by inserting "cervical, ovarian, breast,".
Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4063 (H-3). The motion did
not prevail 6-6-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Berman, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Paquette.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative LaFave moved to refer House Bill No. 4063 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman, Paquette,
Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to refer House Bill No. 4934 to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman, Paquette,
Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4063, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association.
Brenda Brassinton, representing herself as a retired Lansing Fire Captain.
Fire Chief Amy Brow, representing Van Buren Township.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4063, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Cochevty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4934, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The Chair laid SB 1015 before the committee:
SB 1015
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
1103 and 1106 (MCL 500.1103 and 500.1106),
section 1103 as amended and section 1106 as
added by 2018 PA 91.
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock Financial, testified in support of SB 1015. Questions
and discussion followed.
At 8:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield, testified in support of SB 1015. Questions
and discussion followed.
Karin Gyger and Judy Weaver, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, testified in support of SB 1015.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 1015. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wittenberg moved to refer Senate Bill No. 1015 to the Committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1015, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Rusty Merchant, representing Insurance Agents of Michigan.
Representative LaFave moved to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 4063 was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 4934
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 8:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 8:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4063 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4934 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB 6115 before the committee:
HB 6112
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4151 and 4153 (MCL 500.4151 and 500.4153), as
amended by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6113
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4155 and 4158 (MCL 500.4155 and 500.4158),
section 4155 as amended by 2012 PA 544 and
section 4158 as added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6114
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4159 and 4160 (MCL 500.4159 and 500.4160), as
added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6115
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4165 (MCL 500.4165), as amended by 2012 PA
544, and by adding section 4166.
Representative LaFave moved to refer House Bill No. 6112 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6113. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 6113 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to refer House Bill No. 6114 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6115. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 6115 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, LaFave, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB
6115, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Matt Solak, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
Liz Pujolas, representing the Insured Retirement Institute.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representatives Hoitenga, Gay-Dagnogo and Brenda
Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the
meeting at 8:44 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov