to refer House Bill No. 4862 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1).
Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 4862 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5043 and HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5043 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100b and 772 (MCL 330.1100b and 330.1772), section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 772 as added by 1995 PA 290, and by adding section 206a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5044 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4c (MCL 722.954c), as amended by 2014 PA 337. At 10:40 AM, Chair Vaupel laid the committee at ease. At 10:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Ben Frederick called the committee back to order. Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 5043. Maerianne Huff representing Mental Health Association, testified in support of HB 5043. David Gruber representing Round Table Strategies, testified in support of HB 5043. At 10:45 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Frederick laid the committee at ease. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers in Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc of Michigan. Justin Fischer, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Kathleen Johnson - Calalti, representing the Michigan Disability Rights. Brianna Romenes, representing the Epilepsy Foundation. Bonnie Gonzales, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Alan Bouer, representing the Community Mental Health of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov