to report out HB 4171 with recommendation.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4171 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. Vice Chair Berman assumed the gavel, the time being 9:11 a.m. Chair Rendon introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair assumed the gavel, the time being 9:24 p.m. Dr Jerome Seid and Kathleen Dyer, RN, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association. Helen Fitzpatrick, representing the Bristol Meyers Squibb. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturer Association. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB Michigan. Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Kris Kraft, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM. Representative Daire Rendon, Chair Matt Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov