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    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1:15p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB SB 597 (S-2) (Shirkey) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 2. Reported SB SB 598 (S-2) (Sen. Bizon) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. At 1:30 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Next, the Chairman introduced the (S-2) versions of SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 597. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang Nays: None The substitute was adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 598. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich, and Chang Nays: None The substitute was adopted. The Chairman read the cards of those people not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Support Tessa Smith, Aetna Better Health – Support Paul Tarr, Citizen – Support Nicole Felix, Meridian Health Plan – Support Dan Meier, Citizen – Oppose Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the SB 597 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt Nays: Sen. Chang Pass: Sen. Ananich The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report the SB 598 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt Nays: Sen. Chang Pass: Sen. Ananich The bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 1:40p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
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    2021-10-26
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    2021-2022

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    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 28, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 597 (Shirkey) and SB 598 (Sen. Bizon). At 1:15 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Next, the Chairman summarized SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee and introduced the (S-1) versions to the committee. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 597. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, and Ananich Nays: Sen. Chang The substitute was adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 598. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich, and Chang Nays: None The substitute was adopted. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Paul Palmer, Citizen – Oppose Dr. Farhan Bhatti, Care Free Medical – Support Marianne Huff, , Mental Health Association – Neutral Deb Johnson, St. Clair County CMH Authority – Oppose Sheriff Mat King, St. Clair County Sheriff – Oppose Rick Murdock, Citizen – Support Mark Cook & Paul Loffreda, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals that did not wish to testify regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Paul Tarr, Citizen – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony: Barb Valliere, Self Advocates of Michigan – Support Glenn Ashley, Retire Disability Advocates – Oppose Chris Pinter, Bay Area Behavioral Health – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 3:10p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 10-26-21
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    2021-09-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-3464
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    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 597 (Shirkey) and SB 598 (Sen. Bizon). At 1:00 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Next, the Chairman and Sen. Bizon summarized SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Dominic Pallone, Sean Kendell, & Christine Shearer, Michigan Assn of Health Plans – Support Dr. Jayne Courts, Michigan State Medical Society – No Position Megan Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposet Sherri Boyd, The ARC Michigan, - Oppose Kevin Fischer, NAMI Michigan – Oppose Angela Martian, Michigan Developmental Disabilities – Oppose Julie Rupp, Health West – Oppose Lisa Williams, West Michigan CMH – Oppose Kim Flowers & Anya Eliassen, Oakland County CMH – Oppose Jennifer Durell, Citizen – Oppose Mark Roman, Citizen – Oppose Dian Holman, Citizen – Oppose Joseph Brehler, Eaton County Commissioner – Oppose The Chairman read the cards of those individuals that did not wish to testify regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Nicole Felex, Meridian Health – Support Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health & Hospital Association – Support Fred Cummins, Alliance for the Metally Ill of Oakland County – Oppose Cheryl Patel, Alliance for the Metally Ill of Oakland County – Oppose Paul Tarr, Team Wellness – Support Melissa Holmquist, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Support Rory Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan (HAP) – Support Allisyn Mattice-Eskav, McLaren Health Plan – Support Brendon Hostetler, United Health Group – Support Barb Valliere, Citizen – Oppose John Shaski, Physician Health Plan – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony: Dunya Borash, Families Against Narcotics – Support Paul Palmer, CEI – Oppose Gabe Basso & Paul Loffreda, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Support Dr. Farhan Bhatti, Care Free Medical – Support Rick Murdock, Citizen – Support Daniel Cherrin, Michigan Behavioral Health Wellness Coalition – Oppose Chris Pinter, Bay Area Behavioral Health – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 3:10p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 9-28-21
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    Meeting date
    2021-09-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3459
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    Session name
    2021-2022

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    Government Operations

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    Committee name
    Government Operations
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    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the committee rules. 2. Testimony regarding SB 597 (Shirkey) and SB 598 (Sen. Bizon) At 1:00 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the Government Operations Committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang Nays: None The committee rules were adopted. Next, the Chairman summarized SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Jim Haveman, former Health Department Director – Support Davin Hemmila, Patient Advocate – Support Dr. Steve Bergman, Patient Advocate – Support Laura Marshall, Patinate Advocate Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan - Oppose Dominic Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals that did not wish to testify regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Paul, Tarr, Team Wellness – Support Jan Gulliver-Kline, Academy of Certified Social Workers – Oppose Charles Tommasulo, Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose Akeem Pack, SEIU Michigan – Oppose Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Oppose Deborah Ehle, National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter – Oppose Robyn Gothelf, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Florence Igbawua, National Association of Social Workers Member – Oppose Josh Thelen, Social Worker - Intensive Case Management – Oppose James Ryan, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Oppose Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Thom Lattig, Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators – Oppose Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Oppose Maxine Thome, National Association of Social Workers – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony: Dunya Borash, Families Against Narcotics – Support Lt. Mario Basenelli, Sterling Heights Police Department – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 2:50p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
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    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3456
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    quorum confirmed
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    Session name
    2021-2022