to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6261.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6261. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bellino, Wendzel, Posthumus, Harris, Anthony. Nays: None. Pass: None. Jon O'Hara, representing the Michigan Preneed Coalition, testified in support of HB 6261. Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Director Association, testified in support of HB 6261. Tracy Whitaker, representing the Homesteaders Life Company, testified in support of HB 6261. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6261, but did not wish to speak: Jessica Sever, representing the American Memorial Life Insurance Company. Mark Neidinger, representing the National Guardian Life Insurance Company. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the National Alliance of Life Company. Brian Lindquist, representing the Great Western Insurance Company. Marvin Joseph Cox Jr., representing the Forethought Life Insurance Company. The Chair laid HB 6287 and HB 6288 before the committee: HB 6287 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. HB 6288 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. Representative Anthony and Representative Harris testified in support of HB 6287 and HB 6288. Kara Bell, representing the Public Affairs Associates–Aflac, testified in support of HB 6287 and HB 6288. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6287 and HB 6288, but did not wish to speak: Joseph Sullivan, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The Chair laid HB 6297, HB 6298, HB 6299, HB 6300, HB 6301, HB 6302 and HB 6303 before the committee: HB 6297 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1301 (MCL 500.1301), as amended by 2020 PA 16. HB 6298 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1326 (MCL 500.1326). HB 6299 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1325a (MCL 500.1325a), as added by 2015 PA 244. HB 6300 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1355 (MCL 500.1355), as amended by 2015 PA 244. HB 6301 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 1325b. HB 6302 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 1325c. HB 6303 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 1341a. Representative Beeler testified in support of HB 6297, HB 6298, HB 6299, HB 6300, HB 6301, HB 6302 and HB 6303. Ken Ross, representing John Hancock, testified in support of HB 6297, HB 6298, HB 6299, HB 6300, HB 6301, HB 6302 and HB 6303. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6297, HB 6298, HB 6299, HB 6300, HB 6301, HB 6302 and HB 6303, but did not wish to speak: Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Mark Ashley, representing Delta Dental. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov