to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4488 and HB 4490 before the committee: HB 4488 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 2008 PA 546, entitled "Sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment act," (MCL 400.1531 to 400.1535) by amending the title and by adding sections 2a and 2b. HB 4490 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21527 (MCL 333.21527), as amended by 2014 PA 320. Representative Conlin and Connor Loftus, representing Representative Morse, testified together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Meinke, representing RISE, testified in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Brixie and Rachel Cichon, Legislative Director for Representative Brixie, testified together in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4488 and HB 4490, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4488, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4490, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov