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
January 30, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, January
30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4862 (Rep. Wozniak) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5043 (S-1) (Rep. Vaupel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5044 (Rep. Garrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding SB 612 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 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, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4862:
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4862 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4862. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5043. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, 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 HB 5043 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5043 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 5044 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5044. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 612:
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, MSMS – Support
Andrew Bade, Citizen – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose
Trudy Ender, Susan G. Komen Foundation – Support
Katie Edick, Citizen – Support
Dr. Jerome Seid, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support
Dr. David Gaston, Comprehensive Clinical Neurology – Support
Mark Cook and Dr. Marc Keshishian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
Judy Burk, Citizen – Support
Dr. Irene Kazmers, Michigan Rheumatism Society – Support
Michael Shoemaker, Michigan Physical Therapy Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 612:
Leanne Haycoop, Muskegon Surgical Association – Support
Dr. Zoe Deol, American Vein and Lymphatic Society – Support
Josh Suderman, MSMS – Support
Dr. Laura Owens, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support
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Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Jared Burkhart, Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics – Support
Dr. Perry Pernicado, Michigan Radiological Society – Support
Matt Black, Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Stephen Rapundolo, Michigan BIO – Support
Mark Reinsten, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support
Dr. Warren Lanphear, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Christin Nohner, College of American Pathologists – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Alice Bertz, American College of Cardiology – Support
Kelly Doyle, HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support
Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Association – Support
Bell Sheehan, Citizen – Support
Michigan Association of Chiropractors – Support
Jake Johnson, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation - Support
Munson Healthcare – Support
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose
Gabby Bruno, Ford Motors – Oppose
Mary Hoffenbredl, America's Health Insurance Plans – Oppose
Larry Lewis, CVS Aetna – Oppose
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald
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 3:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 6, 2020
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