STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Moran, Chair of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Room 120 of the State Capitol.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
MORAN, Rena, Chair
KIEL, Debra, Minority Lead
ALBRIGHT, Tony
BAHNER, Kristin
EDELSON, Heather
FISCHER, Peter
FREIBERG, Mike
HUOT, John
LIEBLING, Tina
NEU, Anne
PIERSON, Nels
PINTO, Dave
Members excused:
MORRISON, Kelly, Vice Chair
BACKER, Jeff
MANN, Alice
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCHOMACKER, Joe
Representative Olson and Representative Baker presented HF3838.
HF3838 Testifiers
• Cody Wiborg, Director, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
• Tim Kiefer, Area Vice President of Sales, Airgas
• Kevin Falconer, Minneapolis Oxygen Company
A quorum was present at 9:24 AM.
Representative Pinto moved to adopt the minutes from Wednesday, February 26, 2020. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF3838 be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Government Operations. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF3678 be re-referred to the Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division without recommendation. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF3322 be recommended for re-referral to the Health and Human Services Finance Division.
Representative Kunesh-Podein presented HF3322.
HF3322 Testifiers:
• Emily Myatt, Minnesota Government Relations Director, ACS CAN
• Melissa Buffalo, American Indian Cancer Foundation
The Chair re-renewed the motion that HF3322 be recommended for re-referral to the Health and Human Services Finance Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF2772 be recommended for placement on the General Register.
The Chair moved the A-2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Olson presented HF2772.
HF2772 Testifiers
• Nicole Mattson, Care Providers of Minnesota
• Libbie Chapuran, Leading Age Minnesota
The Chair renewed the motion that HF2772, as amended, be recommended for placement on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF2971 be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Labor.
The Chair moved the DE-1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Cantrell presented HF2971.
HF2971 Testifiers:
• Jon Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, Kaposia
• Erik Marschel, Self-advocate.
The Chair renewed the motion that HF2971, as amended, be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Labor. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF2044 be recommended for placement on the General Register.
The Chair moved the DE-1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Klevorn presented HF2044.
HF2044 Testifiers:
• Molly Crawford, State Registrar of Vital Records, Department of Health.
The Chair renewed the motion that HF2044, as amended, be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Albright moved that HF3445 be recommended for placement on the General Register.
Representative Albright moved the A-2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Albright presented on HF3445.
HF3445 Testifiers:
• Kirsten Anderson, Aspire Minnesota
• Matt Burdick, Department of Human Services
Representative Albright renewed the motion that HF3445, as amended, be recommended for placement on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Huot moved that HF2179 be recommended for placement on the General Register.
Representative Huot presented HF2179.
HF2179 Testifiers:
• Meagan Forbes, Institute for Justice
Representative Huot renewed the motion that HF2179 be recommended for placement on the General Register. THE MOTIOBN PREVAILED.
Representative Kiel assumed the gavel at 10:35 AM.
Chair Moran moved that HF771 be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Government Operations.
Chair Moran moved the DE-1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Moran presented HF771.
HF771 Testifiers:
• Rev. Dr. Jean Lee, President, Children’s Hope International
• Maria Sarobia, Chair, Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council, Ramsey County
• Vayong Moua, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
Chair Moran renewed the motion that HF771, as amended, be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Government Operations. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Moran moved that HF3276 be recommended for re-referral to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division.
Chair Moran moved the A-2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Moran presented on HF 3276.
HF3276 Testifiers:
• Darlene Bell, QPI Racial Equity Leader, Foster parent, Kin caregiver
• Trish Skophammer, Child Support Director, Ramsey County
• Michelle Bresnahan
Chair Moran renewed the motion that HF3276, as amended, be recommended for re-referral to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Chair moved that HF1732 be recommended for placement on the General Register.
The Chair moved the A20-0657 delete-all amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1732 Testifiers:
• James Dunn
The Chair renewed the motion that HF1732, as amended, be recommended for placement on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Moran assumed the gavel at 11:44 AM
The Chair moved that HF3032, as amended, be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Commerce.
HF 3032 Testifiers
• Molly Moilenan, ClearWay Minnesota
• Amanda Jensen, ClearWay Minnesota
The Chair renewed the motion that HF3032, as amended, be recommended for re-referral to the Committee on Commerce. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting adjourned at 12:17 PM.
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Representative Rena Moran, Chair
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Jasmyn DiMeglio, Committee Legislative Assistant