to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee: HB 4224 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7104 (MCL 333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233. HB 4225 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101. Representative Hoitenga, Representative Kahle, and Amy Francoeur, representing the Hospice of Lenawee and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Thadd Gormas and Ron Stavale, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid the presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association before the committee. The Chair invited Jennifer Hunter and Jennifer Lepard, representing the Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan, to give a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair returned to HB 4224 and HB 4225. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak: Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society. Issac Boal, representing himself. James Boal, representing Angela Hospice and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association. Marti Coplai, representing Angela Hospice and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association. Travis Havens, representing the Hospice of Lenawee and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association. Jamie Fritz, representing the United Hospice Service. Sharon Heater, representing Munson Home Health and the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association. Rene’ Wheaton, representing Faith Hospice. John Person, representing the Hospice of Lansing. Linda Chapman, representing the Heart to heart Hospice. Cindy Tomlinson, representing McLaren Hospice and Palliative Care. Jance Sego, representing the Memorial Healthcare Hospice. Elizabeth Buckley, representing Trinity Health at Home. Amy Banfield, representing Curo Health Services. Christie Herrick, representing the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Barry Cargill and Sandi Jones, representing Michigan Home Care and Hospice. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Melissa Schmidt, representing Emmanuel Hospice. Lisa Cummins, representing Harbor Hospice. The following individuals submitted a card in support of House Bill No. 4225, but did not wish to speak: John Shaski, representing Sparrow. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Sean Sorenson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:18 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov