The Michigan Legislature convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss key legislative matters, primarily focusing on House Bill 4464. The meeting commenced with attendance taken by the Clerk, confirming a quorum with nine members present.
The first item on the agenda was the voting on House Bill 4464, which had been briefly discussed in the previous committee meeting. The committee received a card from Frank Venuto of the American Council of Life Insurers, expressing support for the bill but opting not to speak. Representative Aragona made a motion to report House Bill 4464 with a recommendation for passage.
The roll call vote followed, with all present members voting in favor of the motion. The results showed nine votes in favor, with no opposition or abstentions. Consequently, House Bill 4464 was reported with a recommendation for passage.
Following the vote, the committee moved to approve the minutes from the May 7 meeting. Vice Chair Carter made the motion, and with no objections raised, the minutes were approved.
The meeting then transitioned to a presentation by Leslie Wood, the regional vice president of state policy with Pharma, indicating a shift towards discussions on pharmaceutical policies and their implications for insurance.
Overall, the meeting effectively progressed through its agenda, successfully advancing House Bill 4464 and approving prior meeting minutes, setting the stage for further discussions on health policy.