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
