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Human Services Policy

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Human Services Policy

2/27/2023
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*Items may be added*

- HF 1627 (Edelson) Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, eligibility for home and community-based services workforce development grant modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income for certain purposes.
a. Kristy Graume; Director of Legislative & External Affairs of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1821 (Frederick) Information collected in long-term care surveys modified.
a. Nicole Stockert, Director of Legislative and External Affairs of Aging and Adult Protection Services, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1683 (Bierman) Mental health services eligibility and rates modified.
a. Julie Bluhm, CEO, Guild Services
b. Michelle Murray, CEO, Nexus Family Healing

- HF 1512 (Hanson, J.) Remote supervision of personal care assistance services permitted.
a. Noel Dohmeier, RN Qualified Professional, Best Care

- HF 1384 (Hicks) Notice of medical assistance program required for employed persons with disabilities, and medical assistance eligibility requirements modified for employed persons with disabilities.
a. Rob Wudlick, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient
b. Jillian Nelson, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient
c. Brittanie Wilson, Disability Advocate, MA-EPD Recipient

- HF 1466 (McDonald) Grant funding provided to maintain and promote self-advocacy services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and money appropriated.

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, February 24th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1384 (Hicks) - Notice of medical assistance program required for employed persons with disabilities, and medical assistance eligibility requirements modified for employed persons with disabilities.
HF1466 (McDonald) - Grant funding provided to maintain and promote self-advocacy services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and money appropriated.
HF1512 (Hanson) - Remote supervision of personal care assistance services permitted.
HF1627 (Edelson) - Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, home and community-based services workforce development grants eligibility modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income.
HF1683 (Bierman) - Mental health services eligibility and rates modified, and sleeping hours and shared site settings requirements modified.
HF1821 (Frederick) - Information collected in long-term care surveys modified.
Attachments:
HF1384 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.16.2023.pdf (2/22/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 20.pdf (2/22/2023)
HF1627 A1 Amendment_02.23.2023.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1683 A1 Amendment_02.23.2023.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF1512 DE1 Author's Amendment_02.24.2023.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Legal Aid_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Minnesota Council on Disability_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from The Arc Minnesota_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Resource from The Arc Minnesota on MA-EPD Reform One-Pager_02.20.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1512 Letter from Minnesota First Provider Alliance and Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1512 Written Testimony from Jeff Toby_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Amherst H. Wilder Foundation_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Central Minnesota Mental Health Center_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Mental Health Resources, Inc._02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from People Incorporated Mental Health Services_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Woodland Centers_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Zumbro Valley Health Center_02.24.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1384 Letter from Multicultural Autism Action Network_02.26.2023.pdf (2/26/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Leo A. Hoffmann Center_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Nexus Family Healing_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1683 Letter from Rise_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1384 Written Testimony from Program Participant_02.27.2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1466 Biennial Report from Advocating Change Together_02.28.2023.pdf (2/28/2023)

Human Services Policy

2/20/2023
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*Items may be added*

- HF 1627 (Edelson) Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, eligibility for home and community-based services workforce development grant modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income for certain purposes.
a. Kristy Graume; Director of Legislative & External Affairs of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF 1198 (Hanson, J.) Child care assistance expanded to certain families, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, mental health staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, children's care coordination covered, rules regarding children's long-term stays in emergency room modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, reports required, and money appropriated.
a. Joanna Dye, Parent Partner, Nexus-Gerard
b. Laura LaCroix-Dalluhn, Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition & Minnesota Coalition for Family Home Visiting
c. Shannon Brown, CEO, Fernbrook Family Center
d. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI-MN
e. Kirsten Anderson, Executive Director, Aspire Minnesota
f. Brooke Kulzer, Registered Nurse, Fairview Lakes Medical Center
g. Breanna Bushman, Registered Nurse, Children’s Hospital St. Paul

- HF 1416 (Curran) Integrated community supports modified.
a. Ken Bence; Director of Research, Analysis and Policy; ARRM
b. Joe Peterson, Director of Community Living, Opportunity Partners
c. Josh Berg; Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth; Accessible Space, Inc.
d. Patti Armstrong; RN; Accessible Space, Inc.
e. Zach Johnson; Board Members & Resident; Accessible Space, Inc.

- HF 1566 (Hanson, J.) Requirements established for commissioner of health to administer lifeline centers to respond to 988 contact, 988 prepaid wireless fee and 988 telecommunication fee authorized, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
a. Shannah Mulvihill, Executive Director, Mental Health Minnesota
b. Patrick Rhone, Board Chair, Mental Health Minnesota

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, February 17th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1198 (Hanson) - Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.
HF1416 (Curran) - Integrated community supports modified.
HF1566 (Hanson) - Requirements established for commissioner of health to administer lifeline centers to respond to 988 contacts, 988 prepaid wireless fee and 988 telecommunications fee authorized, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF1627 (Edelson) - Access to substance use disorder treatment services governing policies modified, home and community-based services workforce development grants eligibility modified, and workforce development grant money excluded from income.
Attachments:
HF1198 A1 Author's Amendment_02.17.2023.pdf (2/17/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Legal Aid_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1566 Letter from Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1566 Letter from NAMI Minnesota_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1566 Letter from National Association of Social Workers - Minnesota_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1566 Letter from State Advisory Council on Mental Health_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1627 Report from Department of Human Services on HCBS Workforce Development Grant_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Written Testimony from Brooke Kulzer_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Written Testimony from Laura Arnold_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Written Testimony from Breanna Bushman_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Nurses Association_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Dr. Diana Becker Cutts_02.19.2023.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF1566 Letter from Rise_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1566 Letter from Minnesota Psychiatric Society_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Amherst H. Wilder Foundation_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Change Inc._02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Children's Minnesota_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Fernbrook Family Center_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Nexus Family Healing_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Coalition for Family Home Visiting_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Prenatal to Three Coalition_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1566 Letter from Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from National Association of Social Workers Minnesota Chapter_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1416 Written Testimony from Ken Bence, ARRM_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Allina Health_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 15.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF1198 Letter from Washburn Center for Children_02.20.2023.pdf (2/20/2023)

Human Services Policy

2/15/2023
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- HF1486 (Frederick) Supervised practice of alcohol and drug counseling by former students for limited time allowed, HIV training requirements modified in substance use disorder treatment programs, withdrawal management license requirements modified, and substance use disorder treatment client record documentation requirements modified.
a. Brian Zirbes; Co-Chair of Government Affairs Committee; MARRCH & VP of Policy, Compliance, and Government Relations; Northstar Behavioral Health

Update on Opioid Epidemic Response Policy Activity
- Presentation on the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) Activities and Practices
a. Representative Dave Baker
- Presentation from Department of Human Services on Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Epidemic Response Policy in 2023 Governor's Budget and Policy Proposals
a. Kristy Graume; Legislative Director of the Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Administration; Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Presentation from the Minnesota Attorney General's Office on National Opioid Settlements
a. Evan Romanoff; Assistant Attorney General of Consumer, Wage & Antitrust; Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
b. Eric Maloney; Assistant Attorney General of Consumer, Wage & Antitrust; Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
c. Angie Thies, Child Wellbeing Policy Analyst, Association of Minnesota Counties

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1486 (Frederick) - Supervised practice of alcohol and drug counseling by former students allowed for limited time, HIV training requirements modified in substance use disorder treatment programs, withdrawal management license requirements modified, and substance use disorder treatment client record documentation requirements modified.
Attachments:
HF1486 A1 Author's Amendment_02.14.2023.pdf (2/14/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 13.pdf (2/14/2023)
2022 OERAC Legislative Report_02.15.2023.pdf (2/15/2023)
DHS OERAC Presentation_02.15.2023.pdf (2/15/2023)
DHS Governor Budget Opioid Proposals Presentation_02.15.2023.pdf (2/15/2023)
AGO Presentation Opioids Settlements_02.14.2023.pdf (2/15/2023)

Human Services Policy

2/13/2023
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*Items may be added*

- HF100 (Stephenson) Omnibus Cannabis Bill
Note: Discussion will be limited to sections relevant to the jurisdiction of the Human Services Policy Committee
a. Joan Barron, Ramsey
b. Cat Franklin, Founder, Suga Canna Co
c. Roxanne Anderson, Co-Founding Director, Southside Harm Reduction
d. Glenn McElfresh, Co-Founder, Plift Beverages
e. Thomas Evenstad, Public Safety Advocate, St. Paul
f. Heather Bacchus
g. Randy Bacchus
h. John Hausladen, President, Minnesota Trucking Association

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, February 10th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF0100 (Stephenson) - Cannabis finance and policy bill.
Attachments:
HF100 A50 Amendment_02.10.2023.pdf (2/10/2023)
HF100 Written Testimony from Linda Stanton_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Letter from Minnesota Psychological Association_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Letter from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation_02.10.2023.PDF (2/12/2023)
HF100 Written Testimony from Dr. Ken Winters_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Written Testimony from Thomas Evenstad_02.09.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Written Testimony from Randy Anderson, Bold North Recovery_02.11.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Letter from Minnesota Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Adults and Senior Effects Fact Sheet from Smart Approaches to Marijuana Minnesota_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Scientific Effects of Legalizing Cannabis Fact Sheet from Smart Approaches to Marijuana Minnesota_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Submitted Fact Sheet from Heather Bacchus_02.10.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Cannabis Edibles Fact Sheet_02.12.2023.png (2/12/2023)
HF100 Presentation on Hospital-Treated Cannabis Poisonings_02.12.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
HF100 Written Testimony from Dr. Maria Poirier_02.12.2023.pdf (2/12/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 8.pdf (2/13/2023)

Human Services Policy

2/8/2023
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*Items may be added*

- HF1043 (Hicks) Task Force on Disability Services Accessibility and pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
a. Jillian Nelson, Community Resource and Policy Advocate, Autism Society of Minnesota
b. Jules Edwards, Co-Founder, Minnesota Autistic Alliance
c. Maren Christenson-Hoeffer, Executive Director, Multicultural Autism Action Network

- HF1067 (Hanson, J.) Personal care assistance program modified.
a. Jillian Nelson, Community Resource and Policy Advocate, Autism Society of Minnesota
b. Trevor Turner, Public Policy Director, Minnesota Council on Disability
c. Jeff Bangsberg, Disability Advocate, New Hope

- Presentation from the Department of Human Services on Policy Issues Related to the Indian Child Welfare Act
a. Reanna Jacobs, Manager of American Indian Well Being Unit, Children and Family Services Administration Minnesota Department of Human Services
b. Tarryl Clark, Commissioner, Stearns County
c. Dave Lee, Director, Carlton County Public Health & Human Services Department

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1043 (Hicks) - Task Force on Disability Services Accessibility and pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1067 (Hanson) - Personal care assistance program modified.
Attachments:
HF1067 Written Testimony from Ted Stamp_02.06.2023.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF1043 A1 Amendment_02.07.2023.pdf (2/7/2023)
HF1043.HF1067 Letter from Minnesota Disability Law Center_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Letter from Minnesota Council on Disability_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Letter of Support from Advocates_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
ICWA Presentation from Department of Human Services_02.07.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1067 Letter from SEIU Healthcare Minnesota_02.07.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Written Testimony from Jean Bender_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Letter from The Arc of Minnesota_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Letter from the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1067 Letter from the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1067 Letter The Arc of Minnesota_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Written Testimony from Kathleen Nelson_02.08.2023.pdf (2/8/2023)
Meeting Minutes Feb 6.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF1043 Letter from Multicultural Autism Action Network_02.09.2023.pdf (2/9/2023)
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