to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4189 before the committee: HB 4189 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Whiteford testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Jenny Marlon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions and discussion followed. Julie Payne, representing Catholic Social Services, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions and discussion followed. Jenny Huntsburger, representing Womens Care Center, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4189, but did not wish to speak: Garry Makvlawen, representing the Pregnancy Resource Center Lake Shore. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4189, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Laura Owens, representing the Michigan Section of American College of OB-GYNs. Amanda West, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4189, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jim Sprague, representing the Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov