MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May
20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 401 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 402 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 440 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SR 51 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding HB 4359 (Rep. Whiteford).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 401 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 402 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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Sen. Brinks offered an (S-1) version of SB 440.
The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 440.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 440 and
(S-1):
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 440. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report the (S-1) version of SB 440 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 440 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair summarized SR 51.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 51:
Jeff White, Richmond Lenox EMS – Support
Ken Cummings, Tri-Hospital EMS – Support
Denise Pope, Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service – Support
Ron Slagell, Emergent Health Partners – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SR 51 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 4359.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4359:
Steve Barnett, McKenzie Health System – Support
Dr. William Comai, Oaklawn Hospital – Support
David Jahn, Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital – Support
Dr. Neeju Ravikant, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
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Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4359:
Batya Sherizen, Citizen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4359:
Justin Clement, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Tobi Moore, ANA-MI – Support
Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Oppose
Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose
Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support
William Kuz, Citizen – Support
Tiffany Gerke, Citizen – Support
Lisa Mueller, Mueller Anesthesia Services Inc. – Support
Dr. Lauren Phoenix, Phoenix Anesthesiology – Support
Jodi Emerson, DNP, CRNA – Support
Jennifer Dickie, Citizen – Support
Christopher Ward, Cward Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support
Mitchell Bradley, MSN CRNA – Support
Margaret Ohryn, CRNA – Support
Krystle Dorobek, Citizen – Support
Katie Dillon Kehoe, PSJ Anesthesia PC – Support
Michael Ford, The Gas Works Inc. – Support
Raymond Johnson, CRNA – Support
Caitlyn Crawford, PSJ Anesthesia – Support
Motria Schulte, CRNA MS – Support
Adam Kuz, Michgian Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Support
Amy Laramie, CRNA Professional Sedation Inc. – Support
Emily Kather, Ursa Solutions LLC – Support
Kimberly Lodge, Lodge Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support
Maria Howard, PSJ Anesthesia Ascension Providence – Support
Marisa Novello, Great Lakes Fresh Face – Support
Adriana Nae, Citizen – Support
Marie Williams Julien, Simply Anesthesia LLC – Support
Julie Staczek-Marx, Marx Anesthesia Inc. PC – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
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