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
March 18, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 12 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 181 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 182 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 183 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 190 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 155 (S-1) (Sen. Daley).
7. Testimony regarding SB 156 (Sen. Daley).
8. Testimony regarding SB 134 (Sen. VanderWall).
9. Testimony regarding SB 135 (Sen. Outman).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4067 (S-1) (Rep. Frederick).
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, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 12:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Ryan Burtka, Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Oppose
Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 181:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 182:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 183:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 190:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 181, SB
182 and SB 183:
Jaimie Cavanaugh, Institute for Justice – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 190.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 12 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 181 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 181. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 182 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, 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 182. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 183 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 183. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 190. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 190 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 190 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 155.
The Chair invited Sen. Daley to summarize SB 155, as well as the (S-1) version, and SB 156.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 155 and SB 156:
Tammy Martin, Citizen – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 155 and
SB 156:
Jillene Verdier, Citizen – Support
Gary Dougherty, American Diabetes Association – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 155:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
At 1:23 p.m., Sen. Johnson left the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 156:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 155. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 134 and SB 135.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 134:
Dr. Barry Sample, Quest Diagnostics – Support
David Reiner, Quest Diagnostics – Support
The Chair invited Craig Peterson, of Rep. Frederick's office, to summarize HB 4067.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to HB 4067.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4067. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4067:
Dr. Margaret Gingrich and Josh Kluzak, Michigan Dental Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4067:
Ellen Hyman, Michigan Oral Health Coalition – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4067 (S-
1):
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel 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 1:57 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 25, 2021
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