to report out HB 5781 with recommendation.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5781 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022 before the committee: HB 6002 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, 1m, 1o, and 2f. HB 6003 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 6004 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.645), the title and section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 18, section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314. HB 6005 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 6022 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 14 (MCL 205.434). At 12:45 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:46 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order. Representative Young testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. At 12:57 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 12:58 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jodi Radke, representing the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan, testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers, testified in opposition to HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Dr. Brittany Tayler, representing the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Lauren Azevado testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. Shelly Klochak testified in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Minou Jones, Michale Smith, and Damon Autry, representing Detroit-Wayne-Oakland. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Julianne Ross. Zahra Janoowalla, representing Parents Against Vaping. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Lisa Fockler. Justin Daniels. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter. Americans for Nonsmokers Rights. Kara Hurvitz, representing the National LGBTQ+ Cancer Network. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Abby Cypher, CAE, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Lance Boucher, representing the American Lung Association. Tiawanna Ezell, representing the Urban League of West Michigan. Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. Colin Ford, representing the MI Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. Brenda Pilgram, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Sam Gehle, representing the Trinity Health - Michigan. Brenda Moore, representing the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Elizabeth Stern. Sara A. Ismail, representing the National Network for Arab American Communities. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak: Rob Zora, representing the Wild Bill's Tobacco. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Shelly Stahl, representing ITG. Mndi Kpohraror, representing the Cigar Association of America. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Michael Lafaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov