to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 280 before the committee: SB 280 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9316 (MCL 333.9316), as added by 2020 PA 261. Representative Skaggs and Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 280. Questions and discussion followed. Kaci Howard and Lisa Taylor, representing Smiles on Wheels, testified in support of SB 280. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 280, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Rick Lantz, representing Delta Dental. Ellen Sugrue Hyman, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Karen Wood, representing MyCare Health Center. Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Elisa Dack, representing District Health Department #2 and #4. Emily Flowers, representing the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department. Elizabeth Pitts, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists Association. Seth Johnson, representing the United Way of Northwest Michigan. Kimberly Singh, representing My Community Dental Centers. The Chair laid SB 281 before the committee: SB 281 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa. Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, and Neema Katibai, representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of SB 281. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Daniel Miller testified in support of SB 281. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 281, but did not wish to speak: Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.