to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6058 before the committee: HB 6058 (Rep. Xiong) A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled "Publicly funded health insurance contribution act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 15.563 and 15.564), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 477 and section 4 as amended by 2013 PA 271. Representative Xiong testified in support of HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed. Rick Meeth, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed. James Humphreys, representing the United Steel Workers Local 1445, testified in support of HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties testified, in opposition to HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Jenuwine and Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters, testified in support of HB 6058. Ted McTaggert, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 6058. Anthony Minghine, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 6058. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Perry, representing the IBEW Local 352, testified in support of HB 6058. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6058, but did not wish to speak: Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees. Joey Combs, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan 517M. Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference. Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Todd Tennis, representing AFT Michigan. Bill Wolfson, representing the Great Lakes Water Authority. Mickey Wiewiura. David Micallef. Monty Nye, a Michigan professional firefighter. Adam Ferell, representing Dearborn Firefighters. Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6058, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Mike Malane, representing St. Clair County. At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.