to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2022.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139 before the committee: HB 6137 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109n. HB 6138 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 6139 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 414c. Representative Calley and Representative Brann testified in support of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139. Tim Clement, representing the American Psychiatric Association, testified in support of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified with no position on HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan, testified in support of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139, but did not wish to speak: Kerry Sanders, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. The Chair laid SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190 before the committee: SB 181 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL 333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619. SB 182 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 22211 and 22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section 22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section 22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619. SB 183 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201, 22207, 22208, 22209, and 22221 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, and 333.22221), section 20145 as amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added by 1988 PA 332, sections 22207, 22209, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619, and section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51. SB 190 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 137 (MCL 330.1137), as amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section 137b. Senator MacDonald and Jordan Jorritsma, from Senator VanderWall's office, testified in support of SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190. Questions and discussion followed. Jenifer Nyhus, CEO, representing Havenwyck Hospital, testified in opposition to SB 181. Questions and discussion followed. Diana Rademacher, representing the Americans for Prosperity, testified in support of SB 181, SB 182 and SB 183. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 181, but did not wish to speak: Jill Krause, CEO, representing Forest View Hospital. Scott Miles, CEO, representing Cedar Creek Hospital. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190, but did not wish to speak: Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren Health Care. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4678 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5474d. HB 4679 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL 333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540.