to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4356 before the committee: HB 4356 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5553, 5555, 5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553, 333.5555, 333.5557, and 333.5561), as added by 2014 PA 269. Dr. Roger Seelye, representing the Michigan Optometric Association, testified in opposition to HB 4356. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4356, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zebley, representing the American Telemedicine Association. Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4356, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford OptimEyes. The Chair laid HB 4346 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association, testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. Ann Constance, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4346. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: Arielle Kane, representing the Progressive Policy Institute. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber. At 12:44 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:48 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Mueller offered the following amendments to HB 4346: 1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "insulin" by inserting "drugs". 2. Amend page 2, line 1, after "insulin" by inserting "drugs". 3. Amend page 2, line 2, after "$50.00" by striking out "per" and inserting "for each". 4. Amend page 2, line 2, after "of" by inserting "prescription". 5. Amend page 2, line 2, after "insulin" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "drugs.".