HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
2:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5043 and HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5043
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843,
2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804,
333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221),
section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section
2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as
added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as
amended by 2023 PA 47.
HB 5044
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act
relative to investigations in certain instances of the
causes of death within this state due to violence,
negligence or other act or omission of a criminal
nature or to protect public health; to provide for
the taking of statements from injured persons
under certain circumstances; to abolish the office
of coroner and to create the office of county
medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of county medical
examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of
the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a
referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012
PA 171.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044, but did not wish
to speak:
Christy Snitgen, Executive Director, representing the Michigan College of Emergency
Physicians.
Andrew H. Doerr, representing Service Corp International.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5043 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5044 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee:
HB 5114
(Rep. Rheingans)
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 and 100b
as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as
amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added
by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended
by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463
as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429,
and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections
430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA
290, sections 434, 435, 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.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Naila Russell, DNP, FNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Heather Rae, President and CEO, representing Common Ground.
Patrick Gresham, MD, representing Michigan Mental Wellness.
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Wayne Bradley, President and CEO, representing the Detroit Common Health
Connection.
Michael Garret, President and CEO, representing CNS Healthcare.
Laura Huot, CEO, representing the Guidance Center.
Sean De Foor, President and CEO, representing MI Side Community Health Network,
Detroit.
Dr. Norris Polk, representing Central City Health in Detroit.
Caitlin VanderWindt, representing the Detroit Community Health Connection.
Daniel Cherrin, representing the MI Behavioral Health & Wellness Collaborative.
Theresa Korrock, representing Lincoln Behavioral Services.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself.
Eric D. Achtyes, MD, MS, DFAPA, representing himself.
Jamal Saleh, MD, MBMS, representing himself.
Howard Friedman, representing himself.
Dr. Roy Meland, DO, representing himself.
Tony Leo, representing himself.
Afiah Ahsan, MD, representing himself.
Nolan Harrison, DO, representing himself.
Alexander Poznanski, MD, representing himself.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5114. The motion prevailed
12-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
At 2:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5114 with recommendation, as substitute .
The motion prevailed 10-0-9:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat,
Rheingans, VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Whitsett, Fitzgerald, Miller, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz,
Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 4890 and HB 5519 before the committee:
HB 4890
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by
adding chapter 8F.
HB 5519
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136.
Representative Conlin and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB
4890 and HB 5519. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519, but did not wish
to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4890, but did not wish to speak:
Kris Kraft, representing BCBSM.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4890, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Association.
At 2:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4890. The motion prevailed 15-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4890 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 15-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson.
At 2:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:30 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5519. The motion prevailed 15-0-
4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5519 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson.
The Chair laid HB 5283 and HB 5284 before the committee:
HB 5283
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2501, 2505,
and 2511 (MCL 333.2501, 333.2505, and
333.2511), sections 2501 and 2505 as added by
2006 PA 137 and section 2511 as added by 2006
PA 459.
HB 5284
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance
provider assessment act," by amending section 13
(MCL 550.1763).
At 2:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:33 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order.
Chair Rogers and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB 5283 and
HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed.
At 2:40 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease.
At 2:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Marty Woodruff, Kim Bachelder, and Isabell Pacheco, all representing MiHIN, testified
together in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish
to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Tim Pletcher, representing the Interoperability Institute.
Larry Wagenknecht, representing himself.
Faiyaz Syid, MD, representing the Michigan Pharmacy Care Association.
John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians Inc.
Janee Tyus, representing the Greater Flint Health Coalition.
Helen Hill, representing the Michigan Chapter of HIMSS.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not
wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
3:16 PM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov