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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 7, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
October 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. HB 6159 (Rep. Hauck) failed to be reported from committee.
2. Reported SB 1081 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4958 (S-1) (Rep. Hornberger) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 22 (Sen. Zorn).
5. Testimony regarding SB 898 (Sen. Hollier).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4098 (Rep. Frederick).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1036 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, 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 October 1, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 6159 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion failed and the bill was not reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 1081 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1081. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4958. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, 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. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of HB 4958 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, 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 HB 4958 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 22.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 22:
Jena Colon, American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 22:
T.J. Cantwell, Physical Therapy Compact Commission – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. Hollier to summarize SB 898.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 898:
Jeannie Kunz, Michigan Occupational Therapy Association – No Position
Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Loretta Bush, Authority Health (Detroit-Wayne County Health Authority) – Support
Misha Strauss Moore, Green Tree Pediatrics – Support
Jena Colon, American Physical Therapy Association – Support
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
Napoleon Harrington, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support
Dr. Rose Ramirez, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 898:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Patricia Williams, Health Psychology, P.C. – Support
Mary Haffenbredl, Americas Health Insurance Plans – Oppose
Scott Kelly, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner – Support
Kelli Pierce, Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
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The Chair invited Rep. Frederick to summarize HB 4098.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4098:
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michgian – Support
Bob Norcross, Prestige Healthcare – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4098:
Marine Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose
Shari Carson, Michigan Chapter - The National Association of Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care
– Support
Michigan Nurses Association – Oppose
Renee Beniak, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize SB 1036.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1036:
Marianne Huff, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Teresa Roscoe, HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan and The Open Access Coalition – Support
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society – Support
Carla Boyd, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1036:
Susan Alt, Citizen – Support
Susan Bowyer, Henry Ford Hospital, Department of Neurology, Neuromagnetism Lab – Support
Dr. Christopher Parres, Adult Epilepsy Program, Beaumont Health Neuroscience Center – Support
Laura Lewis, Citizen – Support
Dr. Ellen Air, Citizen – Support
Lisa Pigott, Citizen – Support
Dr. Michael Wolff, Citizen – Support
Dr. Ayman Haykal, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Spectrum Health – Support
Gilead Sciences – Support
Gabrielle Szlenkier, Washtenaw County Medical Society – Support
Cynthia Bigley, Citizen – Support
Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Brianna Romines, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support
Joan Cramer, Citizen – Support
Dr. Nikesh Ardesha, Citizen – Support
Nancy McKee, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals – Support
Melissa Bowie, TAKEDA Pharmaceuticals – Support
Joe Lotus and Sam Boumis, UCB Pharmaceuticals – Support
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Cynthia Bagley, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals – Support
Jean Doss, EISAI – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
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The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 21, 2020
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