to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5964 before the committee: HB 5964 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38. Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 5964. Dr. Mohammad Salameh, Chief Medical Officer-Trinity Health, testified in support of HB 5964. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5964, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Dr. Theresa Mead, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee: HB 5938 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk. Representative MacDonnell testified in support of HB 5938. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Vince Benivegna and Thomas Steinbis, both representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of HB 5938.