to report out HB 4201 with recommendation.
Representative Snyder moved to report out HB 4201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, but did not wish to speak: Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4322 before the committee: HB 4322 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 11 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27954, 333.27955, 333.27958, 333.27960, and 333.27961), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2021 PA 56. Representative Coleman and Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. Questions and discussion followed. Micah Siegal, representing Pure Brands and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee: HB 4061 (Rep. Stone) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Stone testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4061. Elizabeth Lucas, a professor at Macomb Community College, testified in support of HB 4061. Mark Kilgore, representing the Care of Southeastern Michigan, testified in support of HB 4061. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Charlene McGunn, Ph.D., from Rochester Hills. Chris Sexton, from Fraser. Jane Reagan, from Williamston. Mike Tobias, representing the Prevention Network. Berni Nowakowski, from Clinton Township. Ryan Reblin, from Clinton Township. Michelle Hetherington, from Coconut Creek. Garry Eppard. Wendy Chamberlain, from Oneida, New York. Irene Salem, representing the Judson Center. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Karen Wood, representing MyCare Health Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov