to report out HB 5580 with recommendation.
Representative Greig moved to report out HB 5580 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 17 before the committee: HCR 17 (Rep. Sheppard)A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services to appeal the federal court ruling invalidating the waiver for Michigan’s Medicaid work requirements, defend the waiver, and uphold its intended purpose of encouraging self-sufficiency. Chairman Shepherd testified in support of HCR 17. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HCR 17, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HCR 17, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Anne Mervenne, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Emily Schwartzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.