to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 544 and SB 545 before the committee: SB 544 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding article 18A. SB 545 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 43a. Renee Watson, legislative director for Senator Kleinfelt, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Paul Gittler, representing Heritage Services, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed. Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 544 and SB 545, but did not wish to speak: Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid SB 602 before the committee: SB 602 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2501 and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), as amended by 2016 PA 502, and by adding section 2512g.