HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1996.09.12 - 24908September 12, 1996
REPORT (Misc. #96160)
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - KAY SCHMID, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: M.R. #96160, (SUPPORT) HE 5939-5944, PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR
TERMINALLY ILL AND INCURABLE PATIENTS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed M.R. #96160, on
September 9, 1996, reports with the recommendation that the resolution be
amended as follows:
Delete the words "(SUPPORT) HB 5939-5944" in the title of the
resolution;
In the second WHEREAS paragraph, line 3, delete the words
"so that suicide presents an unfortunate option";
In the fourth WHEREAS paragraph, revise the paragraph to
read: --WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners supports pain
management legislation for terminally ill and incurable
patients who are suffering the indignities of needless
pain.--;
In the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph, lines 2
and 3, delete the words "House Bills 5939-5944 in an
effort to" and insert the words --legislation that will--
after the words "passage of".
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing Report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
June 27, 1996
Miscellaneous Resolution if 96160
BY: Dan Devine, Jr., Commissioner - District 414
RE: (SUPPORT) HB 5939-5944 RAIN MANAGEMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL AND
INCURABLE PATIENTS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies & Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, life is precious and, as a matter of public policy,
government should promote the sanctity of life; and
WHEREAS, the medical and insurance industries have not
adequately addressed the suffering of terminal and incurable
patients so that suicide presents an unfortunate option; and
WHEREAS, the terminally ill and incurable patients are
entitled to hope rather than despair, dignity rather than needless
suffering, and pain management must be made available to all
individuals in need; and
WHEREAS, House Bills 5939-5944 would promote pain management
for terminally ill and incurable patients to alleviate the option
of suicide as an attractive choice for those suffering the
indignities of needless pain.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the passage of House Bills 5939-5944 in an
effort to aid terminally ill and incurable patients in attaining
life with dignity free from needless suffering.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Michigan 88th Legislature -- 1996 Regular Session
1995 MI H 5939
Introduced
960606
Crissman
HOUSE BILL No. 5939
A bill to amend Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, entitled as
amended
"Public health code,"
as amended, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws, by adding section 18903.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being
sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is amended by
adding section 18903 to read as follows:
[A> SEC. 18903. (1) THE LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES THAT THE TREATMENT AND
EVALUATION OF INTRACTABLE PAIN IS A FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT OF MEDICAL
CARE
WHICH REQUIRES COVERAGE UNDER HEALTH CARE CONTRACTS, PLANS, CERTIFICATES,
AND
POLICIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES THAT THE USE OF
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IS APPROPRIATE IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF
CERTAIN FORMS OF INTRACTABLE PAIN, AND THAT EFFORTS TO CONTROL DIVERSION
OR
IMPROPER ADMINISTRATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES SHOULD NOT INTERFERE
WITH
THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THOSE SUBSTANCES TO RELIEVE PAIN AND SUFFERING. <A]
[A> (2) EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF INTRACTABLE PAIN THAT IS CONSISTENT
WITH MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED BY CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE OR OTHER
SPECIALIZED
CENTERS OF PAIN MANAGEMENT AND APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON
PAIN IS
NOT EXPERIMENTAL. <A]
Section 2. This amendatory act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill
No. or House Bill No. (request no. 07695'96) of the 88th
Legislature is enacted into law.
END OF REPORT
Michigan 88th Legislature — 1996 Regular Session
1995 MIH 5940
Introduced
960606
Griffin
HOUSE BILL No. 5940
A bill to amend Act 10. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, entitled asRESCRIPTI
ON
IS FOR A LEGITIMATE AND PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNIZED THERAPEUTIC PURPOSE AND
IS
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE PHYSICIAN. <A]
[A> (3) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE" AND
"INTRACTABLE PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18901. <A]
[A> SEC. 17516. (1) A PHYSICIAN WHO IS TREATING A PATIENT WHO HAS BEEN
DIAGNOSED WITH INTRACTABLE PAIN SHALL, IN ADDITION TO OTHER TREATMENT
PROVIDED, ADVISE THE PATIENT THAT HE OR SHE MAY WANT TO CONSIDER
INDEPENDENTLY CONSULTING OR BEING REFERRED TO A CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE.
<A]
[A> (2) A PHYSICIAN WHO, AS PART OF A TREATMENT PLAN FOR A PATIENT WHO
HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH INTRACTABLE PAIN, PRESCRIBEANCED CARE. <A]
[A> (2) A PHYSICIAN WHO, AS PART OF A TREATMENT PLAN FOR A PATIENT WHO
HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH INTRACTABLE PAIN, PRESCRIBES A CONTROLLED
SUB STANCE
THAT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULES 2 TO 5 UNDER PART 72 AND IS A NARCOTIC DRUG IS
IMMUNE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY IF THE PRESCRIPTION
IS FOR A LEGITIMATE AND PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNIZED THERAPEUTIC PURPOSE AND
IS
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE PHYSICIAN. <A]
[A> (3) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE" AND
"INTRACTABLE PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18901. <A]
[A> SEC. 17516. (1) A PHYSICIAN WHO IS TREATING A PATIENT WHO HAS BEEN
DIAGNOSED WITH INTRACTABLE PAIN SHALL, IN ADDITION TO OTHER TREATMENT
PROVIDED, ADVISE THE PATIENT THAT HE OR SHE MAY WANT TO CONSIDER
INDEPENDENTLY CONSULTING OR BEING REFERRED TO A CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE.
<A]
[A> (2) A PHYSICIAN WHO, AS PART OF A TREATMENT PLAN FOR A PATIENT WHO
HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH INTRACTABLE PAIN, PRESCRIBES A CONTROLLED-
SUB STANCE
THAT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULES 2 TO 5 UNDER PART 72 AND IS A-NARCOTIC DRUG IS
IMMUNE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY IF THE PRESCRIPTION
IS FOR A LEGITIMATE AND PROFESSIONALLY RECOGNIZED THERAPEUTIC PURPOSE AND
IS
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE PHYSICIAN. <A]
[A> (3) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE" AND
"INTRACTABLE PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18901. <A]
Section 2. This amendatory act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill
No. or House Bill No. (request no. 07695'96) of the 98th
Legislature is enacted into law.
END OF REPORT
Michigan 88th Legislature -- 1996 Regular .Sessiori
1995 MI H 5941
Introduced
960606
Profit
HOUSE BILL NO. 5941
A bill to amend Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1956, entitled as
amended
"The insurance code of 1956,"
as amended, being sections 500.100 to 500.8302 of the Michigan Compiled Laws,
by adding section 3406f.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being
sections 500.100 to 500.8302 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is amended by
adding section 3406f to read as follows:
[A> SEC. 3406F. (1) SUBJECT TO DOLLAR LIMITS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND
COINSURANCE PROVISIONS THAT ARE NOT LESS FAVORABLE THAN THOSE FOR PHYSICAL
ILLNESS GENERALLY, AN INSURER THAT DELIVERS, ISSUES FOR DELIVERY, OR REVIEWS
IN THIS STATE AN EXPENSE-INCURRED HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, OR SURGICAL POLICY OR
CERTIFICATE SHALL PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR AND ACCESS TO EVALUATION AND
TREATMENT
OF INTRACTABLE PAIN AT CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE OR OTHER SPECIALIZED
CENTERS
OF PAIN MANAGEMENT AND APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. <A]
[A> (2) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE", "INTRACTABLE
PAIN", AND "MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 18901 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, ACT NO, 368 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF
1978, BEING SECTION 333.18901 OF THE MICHIGAN COMPILED LAWS. <A]
Section 2. This amendatory act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill
No. or House Bill No. (request no. 0769596) of the 88th
Legislature is enacted into law.
END OF REPORT
Michigan 88th Legislature -- 1996 Regular Session
1995 MI H 5942
Introduced
960606
Crissman
HOUSE BILL NO. 5942
A bill to amend Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, entitled as
amended
"Public health code,"
as amended, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws, by adding section 21054y.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being
sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is amended by
adding section 21054y to read as follows:
[A> SEC. 21054Y. SUBJECT TO DOLLAR LIMITS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COINSURANCE
PROVISIONS THAT ARE NOT LESS FAVORABLE THAN THOSE FOR PHYSICAL ILLNESS
GENERALLY, A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION SHALL PROVIDE, IN EACH GROUP
AND
INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT, COVERAGE FOR AND ACCESS TO EVALUATION AND TREATMENT
OF
INTRACTABLE PAIN AT CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE OR OTHER SPECIALIZED CENTERS
OF
PAIN MANAGEMENT APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. AS USED IN
THIS
SECTION, "CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE", "INTRACTABLE PAIN", AND "MICHIGAN
COMMISSION ON PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18901 OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, ACT NO. 368 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, BEING SECTION
333.18901 OF THE MICHIGAN COMPILED LAWS. <A]
Section 2. This amendatory act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill
No. or House Bill No. (request no. 07695'96) of the 88th
Legislature is enacted into law.
END OF REPORT
Michigan 88th Legislature -- 1996 Regular Session
1995 MI H 5943
Introduced
960606
Hammerstrom
HOUSE BILL NO. 5943
A bill to amend Act No. 350 of the Public Acts of 1980, entitled as
amended
"The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,"
as amended, being sections 550.1101 to 550.1704 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws, by adding section 418.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Act No, 350 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, being
sections 550.1101 to 550.1704 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is amended by
adding section 418 to read as follows:
[A> SEC. 418. SUBJECT TO DOLLAR LIMITS, DEDUCTIBLES, AND COINSURANCE
PROVISIONS THAT ARE NOT LESS FAVORABLE THAN THOSE FOR PHYSICAL ILLNESS
GENERALLY, A HEALTH CARE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE, IN EACH GROUP AND
NONGROUP CERTIFICATE, COVERAGE FOR AND ACCESS TO EVALUATION AND
TREATMENT OF
INTRACTABLE PAIN AT CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE OR OTHER SPECIALIZED CENTERS
OF
PAIN MANAGEMENT APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. AS USED IN
THIS
SECTION, "CENTERS FOR ADVANCED CARE", "INTRACTABLE PAIN", AND "MICHIGAN
COMMISSION ON PAIN" MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18901 OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, ACT NO, 368 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, BEING SECTION
333.18901 OF THE MICHIGAN COMPILED LAWS. <A]
Section 2. This amendatory act shall not take effect unless Senate Bill
No. or House Hill No. (request no. 07695'96) of the 88th
Legislature is enacted into law.
END OF REPORT
Michigan 88th Legislature -- 1996 Regular Session
1995 MI H 5944
Introduced
960606
Law
HOUSE BILL NO. 5944
A bill to amend Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, entitled as
amended
"Public health code,"
as amended, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled
Laws, by adding part 189.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being
sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is amended by
adding part 189 to read as follows:
[A> PART 189 PAIN MANAGEMENT <A]
[A> SEC. 18901. AS USED IN THIS PART: <A]
[A> (A) "CENTER FOR ADVANCED CARE" MEANS A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH CARE
FACILITY THAT DOES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING. <A]
[A> (i) OBTAINS ACCREDITATION BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO) OR THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF
REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF). <A]
[A> (ii) RETAINS A FULL-TIME MEDICAL DIRECTOR CERTIFIED IN PAIN MEDICINE
BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OR THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PAIN
MEDICINE. <A]
[A> (iii) PERFORMS RESEARCH ON PAIN-RELATED ISSUES AND PUBLISHES THE
STATUS OR RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY IN A PUBLICATION
APPROVED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. <A]
[A> (iv) PROVIDES COMMUNITY PAIN-MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. <A]
[A> (v) PROVIDES PAIN-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS. <A]
[A> (B) "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE" MEANS THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN SECTION
7104. <A]
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[A> (C) "INTRACTABLE PAIN" MEANS SEVERE, PERSISTENT, OR RECURRING PAIN
THAT IS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: <A]
[A> (A) USUALLY DISABLING AND ACCOMPANIED BY VARIOUS DEGREES OF
SUFFERING. <A]
[A> (B) AN IMPAIRMENT TO THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. <A]
[A> (C) ATTRIBUTABLE TO A NUMBER OF CAUSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
CANCER, TRAUMA, MIGRAINE, AND OTHER DISEASE STATES. <A]
[A> (D) INCAPABLE OF BEING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED OR AMELIORATED, DESPITE
REASONABLE TREATMENT EFFORTS BY PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THIS ACT. DURING
A
PERIOD OF 6 OR MORE MONTHS. <A]
[A> (E) "MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN1 MEANS THE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
UNDER SECTION 18902. <A]
[A> SEC. 18902. (1) THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN IS CREATED WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. <A]
[A> (2) THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING 22
VOTING MEMBERS, APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF
THE
SENATE: <A]
[A> (A) FOUR PHYSICIANS LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE AND CERTIFIED IN PAIN
MANAGEMENT BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OR THE AMERICAN
BOARD
OF PAIN MANAGEMENT. <A]
[A> (B) ELEVEN INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING PROFESSIONS LICENSED UNDER THIS
ARTICLE, INCLUDING AT LEAST 1 INDIVIDUAL LICENSED BY AND REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE BOARDS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSED PRACTICES: <A]
[A> (i) MEDICINE UNDER PART 170. <A]
[A> (ii) OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE UNDER PART 175. <A]
[A> (iii) CHIROPRACTIC UNDER PART 164. <A]
[A> (iv) COUNSELING UNDER PART 181. <A]
[A> (v) DENTISTRY UNDER PART 166. <A]
[A> (vi) NURSING UNDER PART 172. <A]
[A> (vii) PHARMACY UNDER PART 177. <A]
[A> (viii) PHYSICAL THERAPY UNDER PART 178. <A]
[A> (ix) PSYCHOLOGY UNDER PART 182. <A]
[A> (C) FOUR INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURANCE AND MANAGED CARE
INDUSTRIES. <A]
[A> (D) ONE INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATIVE OF VOLUNTARY HEALTH GROUPS. <A]
[A> (E) TWO INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. <A]
[A> (3) IN ADDITION TO MEMBERS APPOINTED UNDER SUBSECTION (2), THE
MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING 3 NONVOTING
MEMBERS <A]
[A> (A) THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WHO SHALL
SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER. <A]
[A> (B) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER. <A]
[A> (C) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES. <A]
[A> (4) THE MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED TO THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN
SHALL BE APPOINTED WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
<A]
[A> (5) A VOTING MEMBER OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL SERVE
FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED, WHICHEVER IS LATER,
EXCEPT THAT OF THE MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED, 7 SHALL SERVE FOR 1 YEAR, 7 SHALL
SERVE FOR 2 YEARS, AND 8 SHALL SERVE FOR 3 YEARS. A MEMBER APPOINTED UNDER
SUBSECTION (3)(B) OR (C) SHALL SERVE FOR 1 YEAR AND MAY BE REAPPOINTED IN
ACCORDANCE IS WITH SUBSECTION (3). <A]
[A> (6) IF A VACANCY OCCURS ON TEE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN, THE
MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE UNEXPIRED
TERM
IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT. <A]
[A> (7) THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN MAY REMOVE A MEMBER OF THE
MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN FOR INCOMPETENCY, DERELICTION OF DUTY,
MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, OR NONFEASANCE IN OFFICE, OR ANY OTHER GOOD
CAUSE.
<A]
[A> (8) THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL BE
CALLED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. AT THE FIRST
MEETING, THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL ELECT FROM AMONG ITS
MEMBERS
DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2)(A) A CHAIRPERSON AND OTHER OFFICERS AS IT
CONSIDERS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE. AFTER THE FIRST MEETING, THE MICHIGAN
COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY, OR MORE FREQUENTLY AT
THE
CALL OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR IF REQUESTED BY 2 OR MORE MEMBERS. <A]
[A> (9) A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN
CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AT A METING OF THE
MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND SERVING
ARE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN. <A]
[A> (10) THE BUSINESS THAT THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN MAY PERFORM
SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE COMMISSION HELD IN
COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, ACT NO. 267 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1976. BEING
SECTIONS 15.261 TO 15.275 OF THE MICHIGAN COMPILED LAWS. <A]
[A> (11) A WRITING PREPARED, OWNED, USED, IN THE POSSESSION OF, OR
RETAINED BY THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN IN THE PERFORMANCE OF AN
OFFICIAL
FUNCTION IS SUBJECT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, ACT NO. 442 OF THE
PUBLIC ACTS OF 1976, BEING SECTIONS 15.231 TO 15.246 OF THE MICHIGAN COMPILED
LAWS. <A]
[A> (12) MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL SERVE WITHOUT
COMPENSATION. HOWEVER MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN MAY BE
REIMBURSED FOR THEIR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AS MEMBERS OF THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION
ON
PAIN, <A]
[A> (13) THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON PAIN SHALL ADVISE AND CONSULT WITH
THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE LEGISLATURE
ON
INTRACTABLE PAD,' TREATMENT POLICIES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON BOTH OF
THE
FOLLOWING ISSUES: <A]
[A> (A) PAIN MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES. <A]
[A> (B) SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES.
<A]
END OF REPORT
Resolution #96160 September 12, 1996
Moved by Schmid supported by Devine the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Devine the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Crake, Devine,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jacobs. (23)
NAYS: Powers. (1)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
ST REQDOE NO 1' EaalTNE ACTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 12, 1996 with the original
record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 12th day of September 1996.
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D. Allen, County Clerk