to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4171 and HB 4172 before the committee: HB 4171 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515. HB 4172 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515. Representative Allor and Representative Yaroch both testified in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Questions and discussion followed. Chief Jeffery Roberts, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, testified in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Chief Michael O'Brian, representing the Brighton Fire Department, testified in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Chief Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of HB 4172. Aileen Pettinger, representing the Saginaw Fire Department, joined by Brenda Brassinton, a retired Lansing Fire Fighter, testified in support of HB 4172. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4172, but did not wish to speak: Michael McCleeir, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association. Kyle Svoboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspector's Society. Don Biger, representing the Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting at 9:43 AM. Representative Daire Rendon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov