Minutes

Present: Senator James P. Metzen - Chair, Senator Vicki Jensen - Vice Chair, Senator David M. Brown, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Kevin L. Dahle, Senator Gary H. Dahms, Senator Paul E. Gazelka, Senator Barb Goodwin, Senator Karin Housley, Senator Ron Latz, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Eric R. Pratt, Senator Roger J. Reinert

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator James P. Metzen called the meeting to order at 12:05. S.F.1 Testimony Kelly Wolfe - Childrens Hospital Advocacy Kathryn Kammit - ZPolicy and Government Affairs for MN Health Plans Lynn Nelson - Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Barabara Cox - Health Partners Phil Griffin - Preferred One Emily Johnson - Deputy Commisioner Tim Vandehiegh - Assistant Commissioner Finance Division Robert Johnson - Insurance Federation of MN Mike Hickey - National Federation of Independent Business Beth Mcmullin - MN Business Partnership Kate JoHansen - MN Chamber of Commerce Twila Brase - President of Citizens Council for Health Freedom Maureen O\'Connell - Take Action MN Bill Author Senator Tom Lourey - Commented to testifier\'s comments. Hear Ammendments - A-55 Broker Compensation: Passed on Voice Vote - A-56 Board Plan Requirements: Roll Call Pass Vote 8-5 - A-57 Contingent Treatment of Multiemployer Plans: Pass Voice Vote - A-46 Technical Deletions (Twila Brase objection): Voice Vote Passed - A-48 Amendment 3.5% Withhold: Roll Call 8-4 Not Adopted. - A-54 Amendment Delete Conflict of Interest: Roll Call 8-5 Failed. Recess until 4:00. Commence from recess at 4:05. A - 52 Not Adopted. Roll Call. A - 50 Not Adopted. Roll Call. 7-6. Rienert Broke. A - 42 Withdrawn A - 42 Oral Amendment. Adopted. Voice Vote. Line 9.16. A - 42 Oral Amendment. Adopted. Voice Vote. Line 9.16. A - 51 Not Adopted. Roll Call 8-5. A - 58 Not Adopted. Roll Call 8-5. A - 53 Not Adopted. Roll Call 8-5. A - 47 Withdrawn (Gazelka) A - 40 Not Adopted. Roll Call 5-5. A - 46 Not Adopted. Roll Call 8-5. Senator Pappas moves to final vote on bill. Roll Call 8-5 pass. Re referred to Health Committee.

S.F. 1: Senator Lourey: Minnesota Insurance Marketplace Act.



Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 1, as amended, be recommended to pass.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45.

Senator James P. Metzen, Chair	Isaac Russell, Legislative Assistant