Hello friends. Here's a summary of legislation passed last week.

As usual, don't hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concerns (517-373-0826, AndySchor@house.mi.gov).

Andy

State Representative, 68th District

Bills passed in the House from 9-22 to 9-24, 2015.

Allow more municipalities to qualify for exclusions where public officers or public employees may hold dual position.

HB 4070 (S-1) (Heise), RC 305, 9/22/15, Passed 86-18

Next: Returned to Senate

HB 4070 (H-2) would allow more municipalities to qualify for exclusions where public officers or public employees may hold dual positions through January 1, 2022.

Public Health Code Revisions

SB 64 (H-1) (Hansen), RC 306, 9/22/15, Passed 67-37

Next: Returned to the Senate

SB 64 is a bill would amend the Public Health Code to include recommendations made by the Clinical Advisory Committee created under Public Act 322 of 2012 to biennially update the enforcement process and Clinical Process Guidelines (CPGs) of Michigan’s nursing homes.

             

Health Profession Changes in the Public Health Code

SB 65 (H-1) (Hansen), RC 307, 9/22/15, Passed 69-35

SB 66 (S-1) (Hansen), RC 308, 9/22/15, Passed 69-35

SB 67 (S-1) (Hansen), RC 309, 9/22/15, Passed 69-35

Next: Returned to Senate

SB 65 amends the Public Health Code to make changes regarding employment or contracts of certain health professionals in the nursing home setting. SB’s 66, 67 would clarify the definition of learned profession for certain health professionals.

Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Fee Cap Removal

SB 358 (H-1) (Hansen), RC 310, 9/22/15, Passed 94-10

Next: Returned to Senate

SB 358 removes the fee cap on certain Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) tests and allows for the state to set the testing fee in order to pay for updates by the testing vendor and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) oversight.

Pistol Licensing Requirement Changes

HB 4535 (H-1) (Theis), RC 311, 9/24/15, Passed 102-3

Next: Sent to Senate for Consideration

HB 4535 (H-1) (Theis) Would exempt an individual currently employed as a Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act (MCOLES) certified police officer from pistol licensing requirements.

Low risk exemption from inspection and managerial certification requirements

SB 144 (S-2) (Casperson), RC 312, 9/24/15, Passed 89-16

Next: Returned to Senate

SB 144 (S-2) (Casperson) Amends the Michigan Food Law in order to allow a local health department to conduct an in-office consultation and an operational review instead of an in person inspection of a proposed temporary food establishment that would serve only “low-risk food”.

DIFS Report Elimination Package

HB 4660 (Leonard), RC 313, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1

HB 4661 (Theis), RC 314, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1

HB 4662 (Vaupel), RC 315, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1  

HB 4663 (Runestad), RC 316, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1          

HB 4664 (Franz), RC 317, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1

HB 4665 (H-1) (WITTENBERG), RC 318, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1 

HB 4666 (D. MILLER), RC 319, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1     

HB 4667 (KOSOWSKI), RC 320, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1     

HB 4668 (LaFontaine), RC 321, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1

Next: Sent to Senate for Consideration

HB 4660-HB 4668 eliminate eight different reports the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is required to compile, including reports on: Medical Malpractice, Workers Comp Competition, Commercial Liability Competition, Liquor Liability, Municipal Claims, Short Term/Limited Duration Policies, State of Competition in Small Employer Carrier Health Market, and HMO Enrollment Increases.

Pharmacy Technician’s Licensure 

SB 468 (Green), RC 322, 9/24/15, Passed 104-1

Next: Returned to Senate

SB 468 amends the Public Health Code to make necessary changes for the licensure and practice of pharmacy technicians.