to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6448 and HB 6467 before the committee: HB 6448 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2020 PA 238, entitled "An act 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; and to provide remedies," by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL 419.401 and 419.405). HB 6467 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 2020 PA 238, entitled "An act 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; and to provide remedies," by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL 419.401 and 419.405). Representatives Calley and Meerman testified in support of HB 6448 and HB 6467. Questions and discussion followed. Bud Dunn, representing Atlas Sales, testified in support of HB 6467. Heather Rivard, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 6467. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League; Kip Walby, representing St. Clair Shores; and Eric Tungate, representing the City of Oak Park, testified in support of HB 6467. Sheila Burkhadrt and Kelly Karrigan, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified in support of HB 6467. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infastructure Transportation Association, testified in support of HB 6467. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6448 and HB 6467, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6448 and HB 6467, but did not wish to speak: Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association. Adam Smith, representing the City of Grand Ledge City. Ryan Wardin, representing the Lansing Board of Water and Light. Robert O'Meara, representing ITC Holding Corp. Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Miscellaneous Food Associations. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6467, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Kate DeVries, representing Leprino Foods. Bud Dunn, representing Atlas Sales. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6467, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.