House Insurance Committee reports House Bill 4726 to the full House with unanimous recommendation

At a meeting of the Michigan House Insurance Committee, members voted 10-0 to report House Bill 4726 with a recommendation that it pass.

Committee chair Rep. Harris called the meeting to order and the clerk confirmed a quorum of 10 members present. The committee approved minutes from the Oct. 22 meeting by unanimous consent. The committee then moved to consider House Bill 4726, introduced by Rep. Bierlein; the committee previously heard testimony on the bill on Sept. 10 and several organizations filed testimony in support.

Rep. Aragona moved to report House Bill 4726 with the recommendation that it pass; the clerk called the roll. The roll call recorded 10 yays, 0 nays and 0 passes. The clerk announced that the motion prevailed and that House Bill 4726 was reported with recommendation.

Written supporters filed with the committee and were recorded as "not wishing to speak": James Johnson representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council; Rich Farren of the Healthcare Association of Michigan; Sharday Burton of the Department of Health and Human Services; and James Johnson listed with the Michigan Association of Counties.

Committee members also moved to excuse absent members (motion made by Rep. Fitzgerald) and, earlier in the meeting, minority vice chair Rep. Carter moved to approve the Oct. 22 minutes, which were approved by unanimous consent. With no further business the committee adjourned.

Reporting the bill with a recommendation that it pass sends the measure from committee to the next steps in the House process for further consideration.