ADOPTED - JUNE 8, 2004

Agenda Item No. 18



Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the:





INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILLS 5006 AND 5276-5278



RESOLUTION #04-177



WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature has been presented with House Bills 5006, 5276, 5277, and 5278; and



WHEREAS, these bills as a package are known as the "Conscientious Objector Bills"; and



WHEREAS, these bills would allow, under certain conditions, a health care provider or health facility to refuse to provide or participate in a health care service; and



WHEREAS, these bills would allow health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to refuse to offer or provide a health care benefit; and



WHEREAS, these bills have the potential to directly affect, and disrupt service to Ingham County residents who rely upon the Ingham County Health Department for medical care; and



WHEREAS, if passed, these bills could cause disruption of services from other health care providers in Ingham County as well; and



WHEREAS, this package of legislation has already been passed by the Michigan House of Representatives.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners opposes House Bills 5006, 5276, 5277, and 5278 and urges its legislators and the Governor to defeat its passage.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the County's legislative delegation, the Governor, and the Michigan Association of Counties.



HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor Nays: Nevin

Absent: Severino Approved 6/7/04