Minutes

Present: Senator John Marty - Chair, Senator Patricia Torres Ray Vice Chair, Senator Linda Berglin, Senator John P. Doll, Senator Sharon L. Erickson Ropes, Senator Michelle L. Fischbach, Senator David W. Hann, Senator Linda Higgins, Senator Debbie J. Johnson, Senator Paul E. Koering, Senator Tony Lourey, Senator Ann Lynch, Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator John Marty called the meeting to order at 12:49 P.M.

S.F. 2687: Senator Torres Ray: Protecting Children and Strengthening Families Act.



Discussion only.

S.F. 2690: Senator Torres Ray: Foster children drivers license requirements and background study data, continued court jurisdiction, court hearings presence and parent and child relationship modifications.



Senator Torres Ray moved that S.F. 2690, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the . - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 2855: Senator Torres Ray: Children and family services technical and policy, Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) and adult supports, early childhood development and child welfare provisions modifications.



Senator Torres Ray moved that S.F. 2855, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the .

S.F. 2702: Senator Berglin: Birthing centers licensure requirement.



Senator Berglin moved that S.F. 2702, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:36 P.M.

Senator John Marty, Chair	Kriystauhl Fitchett, Legislative Assistant