to adopt the substitute (H-1) to HB 5179.
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the substitute (H-1) to HB 5179. The motion prevailed 6-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. Representative Greg VanWoerkom, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5179 (H-1) and HB 5180. Questions followed. Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Todd Tennis, representing IBEW Michigan State Conference; Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters; Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice; and Lisa Ruby, representing Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association; Amanda Fisher, State Director for National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); and Leah Robinson, Director of Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee: HB 5433 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16305a. HB 5434 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 407a. HB 5435 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 407a. Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Affairs, submitted a card in opposition to HB 5433, HB 5434, and HB 5435.