to report out HB 5266 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5266 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6020 before the committee: HB 6020 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to establish a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; to prescribe conditions for the administration of the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments; and to require the promulgation of rules. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman called the committee back to order. Chair Kahle testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:47 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman laid the committee at ease. At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Noah Smith, representing Capitol Services; Dr. Amanda Unger, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, and the Michigan School Counselors Association; Syriah Dobis, representing herself as a school psychiatric apprentice; Heather Salazar, representing herself as a school psychologist; and Dr. Diana Wheatley, representing herself as a school social worker, testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6020, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Matt Dargay, representing himself. Payment for Placements (P4P) at the University of Michigan. Kaci Messeder, representing Detroit Disability Power. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:37 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov