to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2022.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5982 and SB 996 before the committee: HB 5982 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. SB 996 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139. Representative Bellino and Senator Chang testified in support of HB 5982 and SB 996. Questions and discussion followed. Charlotte Carillo, Southwest Detroit Business Association, Vice President, testified in support of HB 5982 and SB 996. Whitney Walton, Marathon Security Director, Former 4th Precinct Commander, and current member of the Whippet WipeOut Campaign Coalition, testified in support of HB 5982 and SB 996. Sylvia Gucken, Ideal Group, Assistant to the Chairman, Community Leader and Whippet WipeOut Campaign Lead Facilitator, testified in support of HB 5982 and SB 996. The Chair laid SB 993, SB 994 and SB 995 before the committee: SB 993 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2021 PA 137, and by adding section 3. SB 994 (Sen. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by amending the title, as amended by 2018 PA 638, and by adding chapter 8A. SB 995 (Sen. Alexander) A bill to prohibit the commencement of civil actions relating to opioids by certain governmental officers and entities. Senator Alexander testified in support of SB 995. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 993, SB 994 and SB 995, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 993 and SB 995, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.