Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health and Human Services
Senate Bill 381
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
By Senators Vukmir, Testin, Petrowski and Vinehout; cosponsored by Representatives Jagler, Kleefisch, Ballweg, Kuglitsch, Ott, Sanfelippo and Wichgers.
August 03, 2017 Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
August 16, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, LeMahieu, Erpenbach and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Sen. Leah Vukmir - 5th Senate District
· Don Clayback - N.C.A.R.T.
· Kelly Sajdak - Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
· Jeffrey Auter
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Jennifer Malcore - Department of Health Services
· Casey Himebauch - Department of Health Services
Registrations For
· Ryan Peebles - National Seating and Mobility
· Doug Munsey - IG Mobility
· Torger Sikueland - Comfort Company
· Rep. John Jagler - 37th Assembly District
· Bob Welch - Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Connie Schulze - UW Health
· Ramie Zelenkova - Wisconsin Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Association
· Michael Hipple - United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
October 17, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, LeMahieu, Erpenbach and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Moulton that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, LeMahieu, Erpenbach and Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Moulton, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Bill 381 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton and LeMahieu.
Noes: (2) Senators Erpenbach and Johnson.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Mattias Gugel
Committee Clerk
