to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4530 and HB 4531 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 748a (MCL 330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497. HB 4531 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 9 (MCL 722.629), as amended by 1988 PA 372. Representative Rigas and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of House Bills 4530 and 4531. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of the Child Advocate testified in support of House Bills 4530 and 4531. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 4531, but did not wish to speak: Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic + Sexual Violence. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal + Child Health. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee: HCR 1 (Rep. Wozniak) A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor of Michigan to issue an executive directive that would require administrating agencies to assess if the implementation of their programs reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and provide an annual report and data to the Legislature and general public about progress in reducing ACEs in Michigan.