HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 2,
2020
11:49
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
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: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the minutes from the November 10th, 2020
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6452 before the committee:
HB 6452
(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.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 6452. Questions and discussion followed.
Senator McBroom testified in support of HB 6452. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6452, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
The Chair laid SB 855 before the committee:
SB 855
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program
for people with complex medical needs; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
Senator Daley testified in support of SB 855.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 855, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Cargill, representing the MI Homecare & Hospice Association.
Sherry Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 809 before the committee:
SB 809
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 752.1004a), as amended by 2016 PA 80.
Sondra Rossman, representing the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, testified in
support of SB 809.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 809, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee:
HB 5484
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL
333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Merissa Kivach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Karla Ruest, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 5484 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid SB 417 before the committee:
SB 417
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a and
17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d),
section 17744a as amended and section 17744d as
added by 2015 PA 221.
Representative Liberati moved to refer Senate Bill No. 417 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid SB 418 before the committee:
SB 418
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to allow certain law enforcement officers
and firefighters to administer auto-injectable
epinephrine in certain circumstances; to provide
access to auto-injectable epinephrine by eligible
entities, law enforcement officers, and firefighters;
and to limit civil and criminal liability of certain
entities and individuals.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 418, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 418 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid SB 843 before the committee:
SB 843
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1178
(MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2019 PA 38.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 843, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Hornberger moved to refer Senate Bill No. 843 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. 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 Chair laid SB 844 before the committee:
SB 844
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled
"Administration of opioid antagonists act," by
amending section 107 (MCL 15.677).
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 844, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Chearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Lower moved to refer Senate Bill No. 844 to the Committee on Judiciary. 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 Chair laid HB 5615 before the committee:
HB 5615
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 134, 147, and
720 (MCL 330.1134, 330.1147, and 330.1720),
section 134 as amended by 2015 PA 59, section
147 as amended by 2006 PA 27, and section 720
as added by 1995 PA 290.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5615. 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 Clemente moved to refer House Bill No. 5615 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). 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 Chair laid SB 809 before the committee:
SB 809
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending section 4a
(MCL 752.1004a), as amended by 2016 PA 80.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 809 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid SB 758 before the committee:
SB 758
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16101 and
18201 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.18201) and by
adding sections 16190 and 18211a.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 758, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 758 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 16-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6452 before the committee:
HB 6452
(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.
Representative Hornberger moved to refer House Bill No. 6452 to the Committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 17-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
The Chair laid SB 855 before the committee:
SB 855
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program
for people with complex medical needs; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
Representative Frederick moved to refer Senate Bill No. 855 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid SB 826 before the committee:
SB 826
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b,
100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429,
430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532,
700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b,
330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420,
330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427,
330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435,
330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463,
330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700,
330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a, 400, and
420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as
amended by 2020 PA 55, section 100c as amended
by 2020 PA 99, section 281b as added by 2014 PA
200, sections 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 463 as
amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 430, 498o,
700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290,
sections 434, 435, 438, 452, and 461 as amended
by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended
by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by
2004 PA 527.
Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 826.
Mark Reinstein testified in opposition to SB 826.
Amanda Absher testified in opposition to SB 826. Questions and discussion followed.
Ron Stavale, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in support
of SB 826.
Thass Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in
support of SB 826.
Heather Collins testified in support of SB 826.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Judge Harvey J. Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Jim Blundo, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 826, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan.
Paula Colombo, MD.
Abram Davidov, MD.
Gretchen Barnas, MD.
Carol Crouch-Ross, MD.
Curtis Cummins, MD.
Richard Balon
Ania Aniol, MD.
Nolan Herrington, DO.
Colleen Allen, representing the The Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 826 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 10-9-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Calley, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee:
SB 813
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 720 (MCL
330.1720), as added by 1995 PA 290, and by
adding section 721.
Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 813. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 813, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Burt
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 813 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. 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 Chair laid HB 6325 before the committee:
HB 6325
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 6325.
Kyle Sheiko, representing the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute, testified in support of
HB 6325.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6325, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Dr. Fadi Saab, representing the ACV Centers.
Dr. Elias Kassab, representing the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6325, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery.
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6325, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Sean D. Gehle, representing the Trinity Health Michigan.
Gabriel TS Schneider, representing the Munson Healthcare.
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing the McLaren Health Care.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Alisha Cottrell, representing the Ascension Michigan.
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the
meeting.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Acting Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov