HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 16, 2022
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Reps. Whiteford, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Whiteford, Whitsett.
Representatives Meerman, Allor and Neeley joined the committee remotely.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139 before the committee:
HB 6137
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109n.
HB 6138
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
HB 6139
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act,"
(MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section
414c.
Representative Calley and Representative Brann testified in support of HB 6137, HB 6138
and HB 6139.
Tim Clement, representing the American Psychiatric Association, testified in support of HB
6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified with no position on HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan, testified in support
of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6137, HB 6138 and HB 6139, but
did not wish to speak:
Kerry Sanders, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190 before the committee:
SB 181
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 182
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 22211 and
22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section
22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section
22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
SB 183
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20145, 22201,
22207, 22208, 22209, and 22221 (MCL
333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22207, 333.22208,
333.22209, and 333.22221), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added
by 1988 PA 332, sections 22207, 22209, and
22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619, and section
22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51.
SB 190
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 137 (MCL
330.1137), as amended by 2015 PA 59, and by
adding section 137b.
Senator MacDonald and Jordan Jorritsma, from Senator VanderWall's office, testified in
support of SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190. Questions and discussion followed.
Jenifer Nyhus, CEO, representing Havenwyck Hospital, testified in opposition to SB 181.
Questions and discussion followed.
Diana Rademacher, representing the Americans for Prosperity, testified in support of SB 181,
SB 182 and SB 183. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 181, but did not wish to speak:
Jill Krause, CEO, representing Forest View Hospital.
Scott Miles, CEO, representing Cedar Creek Hospital.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190,
but did not wish to speak:
Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren Health Care.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 181, SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190,
but did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 182, SB 183 and SB 190, but did not
wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee:
HB 4678
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 5474d.
HB 4679
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL
333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4678. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4679. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4678 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 10-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Hauck, Mueller, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone,
Morse.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Filler, Beeler, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Hauck, Mueller, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone,
Morse.
Nays: Reps. Alexander, Filler, Beeler, Fink.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4414 and SB 101 before the committee:
HB 4414
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100d, 281c,
282, 408, 409, 426, 427a, 427b, 429, 436, 438,
469a, 498k, 498t, 516, 519, and 537 (MCL
330.1100d, 330.1281c, 330.1282, 330.1408,
330.1409, 330.1426, 330.1427a, 330.1427b,
330.1429, 330.1436, 330.1438, 330.1469a,
330.1498k, 330.1498t, 330.1516, 330.1519, and
330.1537), section 100d as amended by 2020 PA
99, section 281c as added by 2014 PA 200, section
282 as amended by 2014 PA 200, sections 408,
427a, and 498k as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 409, 436, 438, and 469a as amended by
2018 PA 593, sections 426 and 429 as amended by
2016 PA 320, section 498t as added by 1988 PA
155, and sections 516, 519, and 537 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and by adding sections 170 and
172.
SB 101
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100d, 281c,
282, 408, 409, 426, 427a, 427b, 429, 436, 438,
469a, 498k, 498t, 516, 519, and 537 (MCL
330.1100d, 330.1281c, 330.1282, 330.1408,
330.1409, 330.1426, 330.1427a, 330.1427b,
330.1429, 330.1436, 330.1438, 330.1469a,
330.1498k, 330.1498t, 330.1516, 330.1519, and
330.1537), section 100d as amended by 2020 PA
99, section 281c as added and section 282 as
amended by 2014 PA 200, sections 408, 427a, and
498k as amended by 1995 PA 290, section 409 as
amended by 2020 PA 402, sections 426 and 429 as
amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 436, 438, and
469a as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 498t as
added by 1988 PA 155, and sections 516, 519, and
537 as amended by 2018 PA 596, and by adding
sections 170 and 172.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4414 and SB 101, but did not wish
to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4414. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Morse.
Nays: Rep. Pohutsky.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Representative Fink moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 101. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 101 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer,
Morse.
Nays: Rep. Pohutsky.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Whiteford and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
9:47 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov