to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4218 and HB 4219 before the committee: Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219. Questions and discussions followed. Simon Zagata, representing the Disability Rights Michigan, testified in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219. Questions and discussions followed.   HB 4218 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100d and 756 (MCL 330.1100d and 330.1756), section 100d as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section 756 as added by 1995 PA 290. HB 4219 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 416 (MCL 330.1416), as amended by 2018 PA 595. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. Senator Webber The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. The Chair laid HB 4277 before the committee: Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4277. Brittany Tayler MD, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4277. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Stefanie Simmons, representing the Dr. Lorna Green Heroes Foundation, testified in support of HB 4277. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4277, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Christy Snitgen, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. HB 4277 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481. HB 4037 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2501 and 2505 (MCL 333.2501 and 333.2505), as added by 2006 PA 137, and by adding section 2508. HB 4038 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance provider assessment act," by amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763).