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Meeting date: 2021-10-07
Scheduled start: 2021-10-07 13:00:00.000000
Documented start: 2021-10-07 13:01:00.000000
Documented end: 2021-10-07 14:07:00.000000
Location: the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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Actual end: 2021-10-07 14:07:00.000000
Actual start: 2021-10-07 13:01:00.000000
Chamber: senate
Committee id: committee-229
Committee name: Health Policy and Human Services
Evidence text: 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 October 7, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4659 (Rep. Bellino) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4087 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 578 (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 579 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 4521 (Rep. Brabec) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 101 (S-3) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 499 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 500 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 9. Reported HB 4059 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation. 10. Reported SB 423 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 11. Reported SB 424 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 12. Testimony regarding SB 569 (Sen. Zorn). 13. Testimony regarding SB 637 (Sen. Chang). 14. Testimony regarding SB 638 (Sen. Outman). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4659: Derek Sova, LARA – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4659 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 5 Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report HB 4087 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 578 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, 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 SB 578. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 579 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, 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 SB 579. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4521: Daniel Kaul, University of Michigan Medicine – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4521: Karla Ruest, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan – Support Connor Spalding, Michigan Medicine – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4521 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101: Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 101. The vote was as follows: Page 2 of 5 Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-3) version of SB 101 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 499. The Chair invited Amanda Wright, of Sen. Daley's office, to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 499. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 499. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, 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 SB 499 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 500 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4059 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Sen. Santana offered (S-1) versions of both SB 423 and SB 424. The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 423 and SB 424. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 423 and SB 424: Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support Page 3 of 5 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 423. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 423 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 424. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 424 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. At 1:19 p.m., Chair VanderWall left the meeting and did not return. Majority Vice Chair Bizon proceeded with the committee testimony. The Majority Vice Chair invited Maggie Lenard, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 569. The Majority Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 569: Michael Bosanac, Monroe County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer – Support The Majority Vice Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 569: Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support The Majority Vice Chair invited Sen.(s) Chang Outman to summarize SB 637 and SB 638 The Majority Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 637 and SB 638: Leonard Swanson, National Assoc. of Social Workers Center for Behavioral Health and Justice – Support Robert Sheehan, Community Mental Health of Michigan – Support Laura Jennings, Citizen – Support Amy Kotulski and Cynthia Harrison, Club House of Michigan, Cadillac chapter – Support Annie Patnaude and Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support The Majority Vice Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 637 and SB 638: Page 4 of 5 Christine Flagler, Citizen – Support David Neal, Citizen – Support Alma Muxlow, Ellis Therapy Associates – Support Terry Matlen, NASW Member – Support Ineke Way, PhD, NASW Member – Support Angela Wilson, NASW Member – Support Keith den Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support Erica Parks, Pew Charitable Trust – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support Susan Sefansky, Retired Social Worker – Support Gabrielle Dresher, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Summer Berman, Fresh Start Clubhouse, Inc. – Support Diane Donovan, Citizen – Support Tom Molina-Duarte, Citizen – Support Valencia Battle, Citizen – Support Glenda Parks, NASW Member – Support Erica Schmittdiel, NASW Member – Support Anne Lipsey, Citizen – Support Sharon Walden, NASW Member – Support Melissa Cronin, NASW Member – Support Ruth Moss-Katsnelson, NASW Member – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Majority Vice Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 14, 2021 Page 5 of 5
Location: the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count: 1
Meeting date: 2021-10-07
Meeting id: meeting-3477
Meeting state: held
Minutes url: Open official source ↗
Quorum state: quorum confirmed
Scheduled start: 2021-10-07 13:00:00.000000
Session name: 2021-2022

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