to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4355 before the committee: HB 4355 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16101 and 16171 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.16171), section 16171 as amended by 2016 PA 60. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4355. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society. Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4355, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. Josh Kluzak, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Derek Sova, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee: HB 4349 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21517. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4349. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4349, but did not wish to speak: Marlon Brown, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4349, but did not wish to speak: Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee: HB 4345 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.