to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair recognized a group of students from the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. The Chair laid HB 4072 before the committee: Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4072. Dr. Scott Westhouse, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, testified in support of HB 4072. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4072, but did not wish to speak: Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The Chair laid HB 4101 and HB 4102 before the committee:   HB 4072 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539. HB 4101 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public Representative Bierlein, joined by Representative Fitzgerald, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapist Association, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff Rosa, representing the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102, but did not wish to speak: Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Department of Physical Therapy. Susie Steele, representing Concordia University of Ann Arbor. Sara Arena, representing Oakland University. Todd Sander, representing Grand Valley State. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jennifer Blackwood, representing the University of Michigan Flint. Kristina Reid, representing Wayne State University. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University of Ann Arbor School of Health Professions. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The Chair laid HB 4103 and HB 4104 before the committee: Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4102 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. HB 4103 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4104 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16345, 18301, and 18305 (MCL 333.16345, 333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by 2008 PA 523, and by adding sections 18303a and 18303b. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Logsdon, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Julie Mirostavv, representing Ascension Health. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Evie Zois Sweeny, representing the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter (APTA-MI). The following person submitted a card in support of 4103 but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.