HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 5, 2024
10:30 AM
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, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Absent: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, Thompson.
Excused: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, Thompson.
Representative Miller joined the committee remotely.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5964 before the committee:
HB 5964
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL
333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.
Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 5964.
Dr. Mohammad Salameh, Chief Medical Officer-Trinity Health, testified in support of HB
5964.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5964, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Dr. Theresa Mead, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health.
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee:
HB 5938
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.
Representative MacDonnell testified in support of HB 5938. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dr. Vince Benivegna and Thomas Steinbis, both representing the Michigan Dental
Association, testified in support of HB 5938.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5938 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
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).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish
to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5283. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 5283 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5284. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5284 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5938, but did not wish
to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid SB 668 before the committee:
SB 668
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820,
17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801,
333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and
333.17825), section 17801 as amended and
section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections
17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499,
and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260,
and by adding section 17825a.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Dave Greco, representing Wayne State University.
Kyle Dorcey PT, DPT, OCS, representing herself.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 668, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Matt Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopaedic Society.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 668 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth.
The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee:
HB 5636
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2811, 2823,
17101, 20104, 20106, and 20161 (MCL 333.2811,
333.2823, 333.17101, 333.20104, 333.20106, and
333.20161), section 2811 as amended by 1998 PA
332, section 17101 as added by 2016 PA 417,
section 20104 as amended by 2022 PA 187,
section 20106 as amended by 2017 PA 167, and
section 20161 as amended by 2023 PA 138, and by
adding sections 2823a and 22224c and part 207.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5636. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5636 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4833 before the committee:
HB 4833
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 6233, 6235,
6236, and 6251 (MCL 333.6233, 333.6235,
333.6236, and 333.6251), as amended by 2012 PA
501.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4833, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4833. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4833 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5616 before the committee:
HB 5616
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21537.
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 5616.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5616, but did not wish to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5616, but did not wish
to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5616. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5616 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5178, HB 5371, HB 5372 and HB 5785 before the committee:
HB 5178
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7401, 7403,
7404, 7453, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403,
333.7404, 333.7453, and 333.7457), section 7401
as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as
amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7404 as
amended by 2016 PA 308, section 7453 as added
by 1988 PA 139, and section 7457 as amended by
2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137.
HB 5371
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109o.
HB 5372
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109p.
HB 5785
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18221, 18223,
18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as
amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as
amended by 1998 PA 496.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Steve Alsum, representing The Grand Rapids Red Project.
Dr. Cara Poland, representing the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine.
Yashica Ellis, representing Wellness Services.
Pam Lynch, representing Harm Reduction Michigan.
Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan.
Jessica Kowalski, representing ACCESS Community Health and Research Center.
Dani Meier, representing the Mid-State Health Network.
Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Nicole Adelman, representing the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast
Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5178, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5785, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Rachel Hagerty, representing the Michigan Psychological Association, Masters
Committee.
Dr. Ellen Keyt, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Ben Bodkin, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Helen Klingert, representing Persons with Limited License in Psychology.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5178. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5178 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Schmaltz.
Pass: Rep. Roth.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5371. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5371 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5372. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5372 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5785. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 5785 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Schmaltz.
The Chair laid HB 5904 before the committee:
HB 5904
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 169, entitled "An act to
require the inclusion of certain statements in lease
contracts involving motor vehicles; and to provide
remedies and penalties," (MCL 445.991 to
445.995) by amending the title and by adding
section 2a.
Representative Haadsma moved to report out HB 5904 with the recommendation that the bill
be referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representatives VanderWall, Filler, Mueller and
Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov