to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 668 before the committee: SB 668 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Shoemaker, representing the American Physical Therapy Association – Michigan, testified in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association – Michigan, testified in support of SB 668. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 668, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 668, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Sara Arena, representing the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program. Jennifer Blackwood, representing the U. of M. Flint Physical Therapy Program. Todd Sander, representing the Grand Valley State Physical Therapy Program. Kevin A. McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Noah Smith, representing Kelli Pierce and the Michigan Speech - Language Hearing Association. Dave Greco, representing Wayne State University. Fawnda Brewer, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 668, but did not wish to speak: Rob Elhenicky, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. At 10:55 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee: HB 5636 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2811, 2823, 17101, 20104, 20106, and 20161 (MCL 333.2811, 333.2823, 333.17101, 333.20104, 333.20106, and 333.20161), section 2811 as amended by 1998 PA 332, section 17101 as added by 2016 PA 417, section 20104 as amended by 2022 PA 187, section 20106 as amended by 2017 PA 167, and section 20161 as amended by 2023 PA 138, and by adding sections 2823a and 22224c and part 207. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Lee Roosevelt, representing the Michigan ACNM Affiliate, testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Valerie Meharg, representing the State of Birth Justice, testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Jenny Zainer, representing the Midwives Delivering for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Jillian Bennett, CPM, Owner of the Family Tree Maternity Center, testified in opposition to HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Heather Lemanski, CPM representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Holeshoe, representing the Full Circle Birth, Michigan Community Birth Initiative, testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. Elon Geffrard and Nicole White, representing the State of Birth Justice, testified in support of HB 5636. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Ashli Burney, representing the Wisdom Institute. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5636, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but did not wish to speak: DJ Perry, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo and Cradle Kalamazoo. Angela Foster, representing Birth Detroit. Jessica Fladger, representing Birth Detroit. Vanessa Landrum, representing Birth Detroit. Domonique Brace, representing Birth Detroit. Erika Millender, representing Birth Detroit. Jill Alliman, representing the American Association of Birth Centers. Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate American College of Nurse-Midwives. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Fonda Brewer, representing herself. Paul Allen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Cassy Jones McBryde, representing the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice and the Michigan State of Birth Justice Coalition. Kurtis Fernandez, representing the Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote - Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5636, but did not wish to speak: Latreece Taylor, representing Birth Detroit. Caleb Gibbs, representing himself. Catherine Haemelink, representing herself. Jenna Hutchinson, representing herself. Sondra Bolzman, representing herself. Katie Crow, representing herself. Amy Lechtenberg, representing herself. Hollie B., representing herself. Christen Luh, representing the Respiratory Therapist. Liz Fleming, representing herself. Mary Shiro, representing herself. Samantha Fruehling, representing herself. Mary Gllen Grigier, representing herself. Sara Badger, owner, representing the Simply Born. Kaitlyn Zylstra, representing herself. Stephanie Dawson Sell, representing herself. Alexis Swales, representing herself. Maria Shell, representing herself. Sarah Miller, representing herself. Mary Shell, representing herself. Keirsten Shell, representing herself. Robert Giering, representing himself. Jade Giering, representing themselves. Jaden Bennett, representing themselves.