to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5284 before the committee: HB 5284 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729, 339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding section 2504b. Representative Beson testified in support of HB 5284. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. Representative Woolford and Representative Green testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4692 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4692. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b. Chair Schuette explained the proposed substitute (H-4) for HB 4809.