to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid presentations on veteran's mental health before the committee. Representative Brabec gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Hosanqa Auinash, representing Michigan Medicine, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. Tommy Aceto and Jessie MacLachan, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. General Martin Steele and Brett Waters, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4555 before the committee: HB 4555 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to designate June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Recognition Day. Erika Hoover, Women Veteran and Special Populations Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, testified in support of HB 4555. Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4555. Tony Kennedy, a U.S. Army veteran, testified in support of HB 4555. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4555, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feeterstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Jack G. Devine, representing the Michigan Commanders Group.