to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2019.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4862 before the committee: HB 4862 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20981 (MCL 333.20981), as added by 2016 PA 40. Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 4862. Amy Morrison-Maybee, representing Bronson Healthcare Group, testified in support of HB 4862. Kim Bar, representing Bronson Healthcare Group, testified in support of HB 4862. Tyler Gibb, representing Western Michigan University School of Medicine, testified in support of HB 4862. Tim Greimel, representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Council 25, testified in support of HB 4862. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4862, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. Sean Soreson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Stephanie Glidden, representing the United Steelworkers - District 2. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Nanette Homan, representing the SEIU Healthcare Michigan. At 10:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee: HB 4516 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1976 PA 220, entitled “Persons with disabilities civil rights act,"(MCL 37.1101 to 37.1607) by adding section 102a. Representative Liberati offered the following amendment to HB 4516: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "(c)" by striking out the balance of the line through "access." on line 4 and inserting "Provide substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability as the international symbol of access.". Representative Liberati spoke to the amendment