Minutes

Present: Senator Tony Lourey - Chair, Senator Melisa Franzen - Vice Chair, Senator Michelle R. Benson, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Greg D. Clausen, Senator Kent Eken, Senator Jeff Hayden, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, Senator Julie A. Rosen, Senator Kathy Sheran

Absent: Senator David M. Brown

Senator Tony Lourey called the meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. Senator Lourey called the meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. Senator Stumpf presented S.F. 2026. Senator Rosen moved the A-1 Amendment. Counsel clarified that the “a” is the first “a”. AMENDMENT ADOPTED. Senator Sheran moved an oral amendment: on page 5, line 5.8, after Falls insert “, if the commissioner finds the project is in the public interest after the public interest review under Section 144.552 is complete”. AMENDMENT ADOPTED. Senator Sheran moved S.F. 2026 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Brian Carlson, CEO, Sanford Health Casey Johnson, CFO, Sanford Health Ben Ashley-Wurtmann, Mental Health Association of Minnesota Sue Abderholden, NAMI Minnesota Stephan Gildemeister, Minnesota Department of Health Senator Saxhaug presented S.F. 1807. Senator Franzen moved S.F. 1807 be re-referred to the Finance Committee. MOTION PREVAILED. Senator Clausen presented S.F. 1731. Senator Clausen moved S.F. 1731 be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Chaz Elliott, Student, Apple Valley High School Sue Abderholden, NAMI Minnesota Senator Pappas presented S.F. 1857. Senator Rosen moved the A-1 Amendment. AMENDMENT ADOPTED. Senator Rosen moved S.F. 1857 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Jeff Bauer, Family Partnership Danielle Kluz, Breaking Free Senator Goodwin presented S.F. 1998. Senator Rosen moved the A-1 Amendment. AMENDMENT ADOPTED. Senator Lourey moved to lay S.F. 1998 on the table. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Shelia Brandt, Department of Human Services Sue Abderholden, NAMI Minnesota Senator Wiklund presented S.F. 1798. Senator Hayden moved S.F. 1798 be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Fortun Weli, ASUROON Jeff Corn, University of Minnesota, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs Senator Eaton presented S.F. 2666. Senator Sheran moved S.F. 2666 be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Jessica Anderson, Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Linden Gawboy, Welfare Rights Committee Sue Watlov-Phillips, Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH) Ann Sessoms, MN.IT, Department of Human Services Lena Buggs, Green Party Senator Eaton presented S.F. 2667. Senator Sheran moved S.F. 2667 be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Jessica Anderson, CDF Sue Watlov-Phillips, MICAH Senator Hayden presented S.F. 1739. Senator Hayden moved the A-2 Amendment. AMENDMENT ADOPTED. Senator Hayden moved S.F. as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. MOTION PREVAILED. Testifiers: Jessica Webster, Legal Advocacy Services Project Larry Hosch, Department of Human Services Katherine Wagoner, Coalition for the Homeless Lena Buggs, Green Party

S.F. 1998: Senator Goodwin: Mentally ill offenders arrested or subject to arrest working group establishment.



Senator Lourey moved that S.F. 1998, be laid on the table.

S.F. 1798: Senator Wiklund: Somali-based health care organization appropriation.



Senator Hayden moved that S.F. 1798, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

S.F. 2666: Senator Eaton: Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) housing assistance grant effective date modification.



Senator Sheran moved that S.F. 2666, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

S.F. 2667: Senator Eaton: Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) effective date of family cap repeal modification.



Senator Sheran moved that S.F. 2667, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

S.F. 2658: Senator Lourey: Human services uniform public assistance program eligibility and verification establishment.



Not heard.

S.F. 1739: Senator Hayden: Minnesota family investment program (MFIP) participants education opportunities modification.



Senator Hayden moved that S.F. 1739, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

S.F. 1857: Senator Pappas: Safe harbor for sexually exploited youth director duties expansion; service grants and safe housing appropriations.



Senator Rosen moved that S.F. 1857, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

S.F. 2026: Senator Stumpf: Thief River Falls psychiatric hospital construction moratorium exception authorization.



Senator Sheran moved that S.F. 2026, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 1807: Senator Saxhaug: Former and current military members expedited and temporary licensing processing by professional licensing boards requirement.



Senator Franzen moved that S.F. 1807, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee.

S.F. 1731: Senator Clausen: Civil commitment act training program establishment and appropriation.



Senator Clausen moved that S.F. 1731, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus Health and Human Services Article.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

Senator Tony Lourey, Chair	Patricia Rooney, Legislative Assistant