STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSION
HEALTH POLICY & FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Fran Bradley, Chair of the Health Policy and Finance Committee, called the sixtieth meeting to order at 9:40 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The Clerk noted the roll.
Members present:
BRADLEY, Fran, Chair OTREMBA, Mary Ellen
FINSTAD, Brad PEPPIN, Joyce
ABELER, Jim POWELL, Duke
DEAN, Matt SAMUELSON, Char
EKEN, Kent THAO, Cy
EMMER, Tom THISSEN, Paul
GOODWIN, Barb WALKER, Neva
HUNTLEY, Tom WILKIN, Tim
A quorum was present.
HF 3422 (Cornish) Recalled implantable medical device manufacturer financial responsibility for removal and replacement required.
Rep. Bradley moved HF 3422 be recommended to pass and be rereferred to the committee on Commerce and Financial Institutions.
Rep. Cornish presented HF 3422.
Proponents and Opponents were given 15 minutes each to present testimony.
Testifying in support of the bill:
Susan Peterson, Lake Crystal
Dr. Robert Hauser, Minneapolis
Testifying in opposition to the bill:
Don Gerhardt, Medical Alley
Dr. Susan Alpert, Medtronic
Joe Price, JD, Faegre & Benson Law Firm
Rep. Abeler moved to change Rep. Bradley’s motion and send HF 3422 to the Committee on Commerce and Financial Institutions without further recommendation. After discussion, a vote was taken on Rep. Abeler’s motion. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
The Chair laid HF 3422 on the table.
At 11:07 a.m., the Chair called a five-minute recess.
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 11:22 a.m.
HF1505 (Brod) Vaccines with mercury prohibited.
Rep. Bradley moved HF 1505 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Bradley moved to amend HF 1505 (see Amendment A06-1352A attached). THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Bradley moved to amend the Amendment A06-1352A (see handwritten changes on page 1, line 1.2 and page 2 line 2.3 of attached Amendment A06-1352A). THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Brod presented HF 1505.
Proponents and Opponents were given 15 minutes each to present testimony.
Testifying support of HF 1505:
Laura Kasemodel and Tim Kasemodel, Wayzata
Dana Castonguay-Hull, Brooklyn Park
Heather O’Brien, White Bear Lake
Testifying in opposition to HF 1505:
Kris Ehresmann, MN Department of Health
Mary Ho, Rice County Community Health Services
Dr. Daron Gersch, MN Assoc. of Family Physicians, Albany
Dr. Dawn Martin, MMA, HCMC, Minneapolis
Also testifying to the bill:
Darrell Shreve MHHA, St. Paul
Patti Cullen, Care Providers of MN
Jerri Johnson, MN Natural Health Legal Reform
Rep. Bradley moved Rep. Brod’s technical amendment to Amendment A06-1352A as amended as follows:
Page 2, delete lines 2.1 and 2.2
THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Bradley renewed his motion that HF 1505, as amended, be recommended to pass. Rep. Abeler called for division.
After a show of hands, there were six Yes votes and nine No votes. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
HF3387 (Holberg) Genetic testing parental consent acquisition procedures modified, destruction of test results parental direction provided, and test revision authorized.
Rep. Emmer moved HF 3387 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Emmer moved to amend HF 3387 (see Amendment H3387DE1 attached). THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Holberg presented HF 3387.
Testifying to the bill:
Jay McLaren, MN Department of Health
Rep. Emmer moved to amend HF 3387, as amended, (see Amendment H3387A11 attached).
Testifying in support of the amendment:
Twila Brase, Citizens Council on Health Care
Bob and Carla Taepke
Rhonda Gaetano
Testifying in opposition to the amendment:
Susan Berry, MD, University of Minnesota, MMA
Jennifer Arveson, March of Dimes and American Academy of Pediatricians, Trail
Rep. Emmer renewed his motion to amend HF 3387, as amended, (see Amendment H3387A11). THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Emmer renewed is motion that HF 3387, as amended, be recommended to pass. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Huntley moved adoption of the following Licensing Subcommittee Reports:
HF3434 (Huntley) Hearing instrument dispensing definition clarified, and contract authority regarding diversion and monitoring services granted
HF2774 (Abeler) Chiropractors annual renewal of inactive acupuncture registration and acupuncture reinstatement fees provided
HF2806 (Abeler) Licensed professional counselor reimbursement provided.
HF2731 (Powell) EMT training programs required to meet an average yearly pass rate.
HF 854 (Finstad) Physical therapy time limit prohibition eliminated
THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS WERE ADOPTED.
HF2806 (Abeler) Licensed professional counselor reimbursement provided.
Rep. Abeler moved HF 2806 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Abeler moved to amend HF 2806 (see Amendment 2806A1 attached). THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying to the amendment:
Gary Cox, MN Department of Human Services
Rep. Abeler modified his motion and moved HF 2806, as amended, be recommended to pass and be placed on the Consent Calendar. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2774 (Abeler) Chiropractors annual renewal of inactive acupuncture registration and acupuncture reinstatement fees provided.
Rep. Abeler moved HF 2774 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Abeler moved to amend HF 2774 (see Amendment H2774A1 attached). THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Abeler renewed his motion that HF 2774, as amended, be recommended to pass. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3439 (Powell) Lead abatement program authority transfer provided.
Rep. Powell moved HF 3439 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Powell renewed his motion that HF 3439 be recommended to pass. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3434 (Huntley) Hearing instrument dispensing definition clarified, and contract authority regarding diversion and monitoring services granted.
Rep. Huntley moved HF 3434 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Huntley renewed his motion that HF 3434 be recommended to pass. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2731 (Powell) EMT training programs required to meet an average yearly pass rate.
Rep. Powell moved HF 2731 be recommended to pass.
Rep. Powell renewed his motion that HF 2731 be recommended to pass. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The next meeting of the Health Policy and Finance Committee will be held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
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Rep. Fran Bradley, Chairman
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Cheryl Burke, Committee Legislative Assistant