Human Services Committee
Monday, March 11, 2024
3:45 PM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Alice Mann, Senator Andrew Mathews, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Nicole Mitchell, Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Jordan Rasmusson called the meeting to order at 3:53pm.
Call To Order
Opioid Treatment Program Update from the Minnesota Department of Human Services
The following individuals testified on Opioid Treatment Program Update from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: 1. Jen Sather: Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
The following individuals testified on Opioid Treatment Program Update from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: 1. Jen Sather: Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
S.F. 4478: Senator Hoffman: Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing membership modification.
Senator Hoffman moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.4478: 1. Dr. Darlene Zangara: Executive Director; Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4478, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.4478: 1. Dr. Darlene Zangara: Executive Director; Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4478, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 792: Senator Fateh: Continuity of care requirements for seniors receiving personal assistance under medical assistance managed care establishment.
Senator Fateh moved that the A2 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.0792: 1. Pang Vang, Rainbow Health Kare, Minnesota First Provider Alliance 2. Matthew Bergeron, Larkin Hoffman
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 792, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Fateh moved that the A2 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.0792: 1. Pang Vang, Rainbow Health Kare, Minnesota First Provider Alliance 2. Matthew Bergeron, Larkin Hoffman
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 792, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4531: Senator Fateh: Community services and supports requirements for support workers to qualify for and enhanced rate modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4531: 1. Pang Vang, Rainbow Health Kare, Minnesota First Provider Alliance
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 4531, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4531: 1. Pang Vang, Rainbow Health Kare, Minnesota First Provider Alliance
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 4531, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3984: Senator Abeler: Behavioral science health licensing and eligibility requirements modifications.
Senator Abeler moved that the A3 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.3984: 1. Brian Zirbes: Executive Director, MN Association of Resources for Recover and Chemical Health (MARRCH) 2. Anderson Saint Georges, MA LADC: CEO of Daystar Recovery Center and Board Member of MARRCH 3. Lance C. Egley, Ph.D., L.A.D.C., C.A.D.C. III, L.I.C.S.W.: Paperwork Reduction Lead; MARRCH
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 3984, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Abeler moved that the A3 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.3984: 1. Brian Zirbes: Executive Director, MN Association of Resources for Recover and Chemical Health (MARRCH) 2. Anderson Saint Georges, MA LADC: CEO of Daystar Recovery Center and Board Member of MARRCH 3. Lance C. Egley, Ph.D., L.A.D.C., C.A.D.C. III, L.I.C.S.W.: Paperwork Reduction Lead; MARRCH
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 3984, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4276: Senator Abeler: Behavioral health provisions modifications.
Senator Abeler moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.4276: 1. Brian Zirbes: Executive Director, MN Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) 2. Tim Walsh: Co. Chair of the Legislative and Policy Committee 3. Gina Evans: Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, MARRCH 4. Roy John Sullivan: Co. Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, MARRCH
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 4276, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Abeler moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED. The following individuals testified on S.F.4276: 1. Brian Zirbes: Executive Director, MN Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) 2. Tim Walsh: Co. Chair of the Legislative and Policy Committee 3. Gina Evans: Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, MARRCH 4. Roy John Sullivan: Co. Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, MARRCH
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 4276, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Cassie Sohr, Legislative Assistant |