to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101 before the committee: HB 6030 (Rep. Albert) A bill to provide minimum requirements for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; establishing liability standards for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if conduct complies with regulations, orders, or public health guidance; and limiting liability with respect to certain products made, sold, or donated in response to COVID-19. HB 6031 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 85. HB 6032 (Rep. Filler) A bill 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; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 6101 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding sections 85 and 85a. Marla Linderman, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: Andy Newman, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid SB 533 before the committee: SB 533 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 529 (MCL 750.529), as amended by 2004 PA 128. Justin Carpenter, from Senator Lucido's office, testified in support of SB 533. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 533, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 384 and SB 385 before the committee: SB 384 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 464b. SB 385 (Sen. Barrett) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 465 (MCL 750.465).