Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health

Assembly Bill 462

Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

By Representatives Jagler, Kleefisch, Kuglitsch, Ballweg, Sanfelippo, Ott and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Vukmir, Testin and Petrowski.

August 02, 2017         Referred to Committee on Health

September 28, 2017    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (11)      Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Bernier, Edming, Skowronski, Kremer, Wichgers, Murphy, Jacque, Kolste, Zamarripa and C. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Representative Subeck.

Appearances For

·      State Rep. John Jagler - 37th Assembly District

·      Jeff Auter

·      State Senator Leah Vukmir - 5th District

·      Stacy Rinehart - Oconomowoc

·      Wendy Williams

·      Trystan Williams

·      Kelly Sajdak - WI Occupational Therapy Association

·      Don Clayback - N.C.A.R.T.

·      Torger Sikveland - Comfort Company

Appearances Against

·      Tim Lundquist - WI Association of Health Plans

Appearances for Information Only

·      Jon Hoelter - WI Department of Health Services

·      Jenny Malcore - WI DHS

Registrations For

·      John Murray - WI Chiropractic Association

·      Monica Kamal - Madison United Spinal Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Gina Dennik-Champion - WI Nurses Association

February 01, 2018       Executive Session Held

Present:       (11)      Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Bernier, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy, Jacque, Kolste, Zamarripa, Subeck and C. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Representative Kremer.

Moved by Representative Kolste, seconded by Representative Zamarripa that Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (4)     Representatives Kolste, Zamarripa, Subeck and C. Taylor.

Noes:     (7)     Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Bernier, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy and Jacque.

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 TO ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 7

Moved by Representative Bernier, seconded by Representative Murphy that Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (7)     Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Bernier, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy and Jacque.

Noes:     (4)     Representatives Kolste, Zamarripa, Subeck and C. Taylor.

ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 4

Moved by Representative Edming, seconded by Representative Skowronski that Assembly Bill 462 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (7)     Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Bernier, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy and Jacque.

Noes:     (4)     Representatives Kolste, Zamarripa, Subeck and C. Taylor.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 4

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Joshua Hoisington

Committee Clerk