HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0228 before the committee:
SB 0228
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to create a suicide prevention
commission within the legislative council and to prescribe its
powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and entities.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0228. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0228, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health Systems.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
John McNamara, representing the McLaren Health Care.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
George Basar, representing the Howell Police Department.
Liz Walsh, representing the Universal Health Services.
Alan Bolter, representing the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military ad Veteran Affairs.
Annette Downey, representing the Oakland Community Heath Network.
Representative Calley moved to refer Senate Bill No. 228 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4217 before the committee:
HB 4217
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending sections 7333, 16221,
16226, and 17754 (MCL 333.7333, 333.16221, 333.16226,
and 333.17754), section 7333 as amended by 2018 PA 34,
sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and
section 17754 as amended by 2014 PA 525.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4217. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler offered the following amendments to HB 4217(H-2):
1. Amend page 34, line 8, after "department" by striking out "may," and inserting "shall,".
2. Amend page 34, line 9, after "to" by striking out "a date that does not extend past".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4217(H-2). The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, testified in opposition of
HB 4217.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition of HB
4217.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society, testified in opposition of HB 4217.
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4217.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4217 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Sens. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4098 before the committee:
HB 4098
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903,
21905, 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921,
and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905, 333.21907,
333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919,
333.21921, and 333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4098. The motion prevailed 18-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Garrett.
Pass: None.
Meghann Keitrep, resenting the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, testified in
support of HB 4098.
Bonnie Beulla, representing the Michigan National Association of Directors of Nursing
Administration in Long Term Care, testified in support of HB 4098.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4098.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in opposition of HB
4098.
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
- Council 25, testified in support of HB 4098.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4098 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-8-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee:
HB 4325
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending sections 18101, 18107,
18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111,
and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988
PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and
section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding
sections 18106 and 18116.
Jeff Andert, representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of HB
4325.
Cynthia Rodriguezrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition
of HB 4325.
Kristin Sheidanrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Elissa Pattersonrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Joy Wolfe Ensorrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
LaVone Swansonrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Debra Smithrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of HB
4325.
Dane Vermerrisrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4325.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4325. The motion prevailed 18-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Hornberger.
At 11:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Sara Sue Schaetterrepresenting the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified
in support of HB 4325 and (H-3).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Jim Blundo, representing the representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors
Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Judith Kovach, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Mary Clark, representing the Limited License Psychologists.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov