to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee: HB 5728 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled "Prudent purchaser act," by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74. HB 5729 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230, 6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230, 333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections 6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as amended by 2015 PA 104. HB 5730 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as amended by 2010 PA 331. HB 5731 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a and 260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section 260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5732 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2022 PA 206. HB 5733 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018 PA 657. HB 5734 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a), as amended by 1988 PA 345. HB 5735 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled "Overdose fatality review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 330.3023). HB 5736 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled "Patient's right to independent review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as amended by 2016 PA 274. HB 5737 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. HB 5738 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and 400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid SB 144 before the committee: SB 144 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association-Michigan, and Michael Shoemaker, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of SB 144. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Santana testified in support of SB 144. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kim Ferreira, representing the Andrews University Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Physical Therapy School. Debbie Silkwood, representing the Central Michigan University Physical Therapy Program. Jon Rose, representing Grand Valley State University. Tina Reid, representing the Wayne State University Physical Therapy School. Jennifer Blackwook, representing the University of Michigan Flint Physical Therapy Program. Sarah Arena, representing the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Diana Silas, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair laid HB 5974 before the committee: HB 5974 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 333.26263 and 333.26265), section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 124. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5974, but did not wish to speak: Professor William Wagner. Katherine Bussard. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan.