to refer HB 4240 to the Committee on Labor.
Representative McFall moved to refer HB 4240 to the Committee on Labor. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4500 before the committee: HB 4500 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 1201b. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4500, but did not wish to speak: Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by repealing section 1206c (MCL 500.1206c). Representative Martus testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 4595. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee: HB 4703 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67. HB 4704 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed. Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of HB 4703. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4703, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Burtka, representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4704. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4704, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Big I Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4732 and HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4732 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4733 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. At 5:50 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 5:51 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. Karla Bell, representing AFLAC, testified in support of HB 4732 and HB 4733. At 5:56 PM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease. At 5:57 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4732 and HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Joesph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Service. The Chair laid HB 4707 before the committee: HB 4707 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 2212e and 3425 (MCL 500.2212e and 500.3425), section 2212e as added by 2022 PA 60 and section 3425 as amended by 2016 PA 276. Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. David Lloyd, Chief Policy Officer of the Kennedy Forum, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Murray, Founder of the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Janine Teagarden testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4707. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing the The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michgian. Jennifer Middlin. Michelle Massey, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth. Antonio David Garcia, representing the Affirmations Community Center. Shayna Lee. Rosalie Austin, representing the Advocates for Mental Health of Michigan Youth. Maria Pena. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan. Evan Johnstone. Jacob Smith. Jesse Coy. Ivan Bernhardt. Judge Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Chirstine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.