to report out SB 247 with recommendation.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 247 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 247, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University. Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 247, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety. The Chair laid SB 262 before the committee: SB 262 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 7b (MCL 29.7b). Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 262. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 262, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid SB 268 before the committee: SB 268 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA 513. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 268. Jon O'Hara, representing the Michigan Preneed Coalition, and Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of SB 268. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 268, but did not wish to speak: Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 268, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the National Alliance of Life Companies. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 4601 before the committee: HB 4600 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957). HB 4601 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102, 402, 501, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27402, 333.27501, 333.27502, and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161, sections 501 and 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648. Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4600 and HB 4601, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600 and HB 4601, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing Cresco Labs. Shelly Edgerton, representing PharmaCann/LivWell. Manny Lentine, representing Common Citizen. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee: HB 4717 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2504a (MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2020 PA 342. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4717. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4717. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:11 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov