to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2022.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 247 before the committee: SB 247 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2212c (MCL 500.2212c), as added by 2013 PA 30, and by adding section 2212e. Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 247. Dr. Jerome Seid, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Paul Bozyk, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Nita Kulkarni, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of SB 247. Dr. Jessica Heselschwerdt, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed. Diane Dehaven, representing herself as a patient advocate, testified in support of SB 247. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 247, 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 247, but did not wish to speak: Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Evie Zois Sweeney, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, Michigan Chapter. Dr. Jeff Frederick, representing the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare. Sarah Cook, representing the Michigan Outpatient Cardiovascular Association. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair laid HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717 before the committee: HB 5713 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5714 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5715 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section 16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section 16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233. HB 5716 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520d (MCL 750.520d), as amended by 2012 PA 372, and by adding section 219g. HB 5717 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16l and 16y of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l and 777.16y), section 16l of chapter XVII as amended by 2016 PA 150 and section 16y of chapter XVII as amended by 2006 PA 655. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.