“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘No’ because I firmly believe that implicit bias training helps individuals and organizations by
increasing awareness of unconscious stereotypes, leading to fairer decisions, better collaboration, reduced
disparities, especially in healthcare, and more inclusive environments where people feel valued, ultimately
boosting performance and retention through self-reflection and strategy development. It equips people with
tools to pause gut reactions and use more logical thinking to manage biases in hiring, patient care, or
teamwork.”
House Bill No. 4836, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b
(MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows: