Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Senate Bill 1027
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program.
By Senator Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Snyder, Rozar, Kurtz and Summerfield.
February 13, 2024 Referred to Committee on Health
February 14, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara - 19th Senate District
· Lisa Archer - MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
· Rene Eastman - LeadingAge Wisconsin
· Dr Collin Bowman - Bellin Gundersen Health System
· Laura Leitch - WHA
· Sarah Becker - Aurora Health Care
· Jamie Gill - Ascension
· Jim Stoa - WI Health Care Assn
· Kyle Nondorf - SSM Health
· Rep Pat Snyder
Appearances Against
· Legislative liaison Tami Jackson - WI board for people with developmental disabilites
· Janet Zander - Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources
Appearances for Information Only
· State Ombudsman Kim Marheine - WI Board on Aging and Long Term Care
Registrations For
· Matt Wimmer - Bellin & Gundersen Health System
Registrations Against
· Cale Battles - Elder Law and Special Needs Board - State Bar Of Wisconsin
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 05, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Felzkowski, seconded by Senator Testin that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Felzkowski, seconded by Senator Testin that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (1) Senator Jacque.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Testin, seconded by Senator Felzkowski that Senate Bill 1027 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (1) Senator Jacque.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 1
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Michael Moscicke
Committee Clerk
