to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4616 and HB 4617 before the committee: HB 4616 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 901a. HB 4617 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100a (MCL 330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402. At 3:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:29 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit called the committee back to order. Chair Brabec, Representative Hoskins and Senator McMorrow testified together in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. At 3:46 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit laid the committee at ease. At 3:47 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Joy Wolfe Ensor, PhD., representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Malina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Michele Millhouse, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Gwen Stembridge, representing The Trevor Project, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Gregory Baylor, representing the Alliance Defending Freedom, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Jonathan Alexandre, representing the Liberty Counsel, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Doug Booth, representing the Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Laura Haynes, representing the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counseling Choice, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Mathew Shurka, representing the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Born Perfect, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Kate Dahlstrom, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health. Michael Pyne, representing With One Voice, a Statewide Suicide Prevention Coalition of Coalitions. Patricia Barton, representing the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics. Sean Sorenson Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology. Terry Tchorzynski, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum.