to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004 and HB 6005 before the committee: HB 6234 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 6235 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 4 and 5 (MCL 722.644 and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, section 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a and 2d. HB 6002 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, 1m, 1o, and 2f. HB 6003 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 6004 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.645), the title and section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 18, section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314. HB 6005 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order. At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order. Rep. Young testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Smith testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed. Minou Jones, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition, testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed. Rev. Horace Sheffield III testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Brittany Taylor testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 12:40 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Raheem Diaz, representing the Concern Community Coalition, testified in opposition to HB 6234 and HB 6235. Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributor and Vendors Association, testified in opposition to HB 6234 and HB 6235. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Brian Trezevant, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Coalition. Taylor Argo MD, FIAAP, representing the University of Michigan Health Pediatric Adolescent Clinic. Jonathan Gold MD. Lance Boucher, representing the American Lung Association. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Kara Hurvitz, representing the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network. Caitlin Mitchell-Schucker, representing the Corewell Health. Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. Megan Blue, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan. Elizabeth Stern. Phillip Gardiner, representing the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Justen Daniels. Erin Nessmith. Tamra Baerwolf. Polly Hollenbeck. Shelly Klockack. Kelly Michaud. Jeenie Kobb. Irene Sun. Linda Lupi. Heidi Denton. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers & Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Mudi Kpohraror, representing the Cigar Association of America. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Beyonca Smith, representing the Concerned Community Coalition. William Robinson, representing the Concerned Community Coalition. Rahod Mittchell, representing the Concerned Community Coalition. Autumn Kinnard, representing the Concerned Community Coalition. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association & Michigan Association of Convenience Stores. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Michael Morrow, representing Swisher International. Ashlie Kuhn, representing ITG. Rob Zora, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco.