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Human Services Policy

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Human Services Policy

2/1/2023
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- Informational Hearing Only HFXXX (23-00202 - Finke) Clarification to Court Examiner eligibility.
a. Carrie Briones, Legislative Director for Direct Care and Treatment, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- Informational Hearing Only HFXXX (23-00192 - Frederick) Modifying information collected in long-term care surveys.
a. Nicole Stockert, Legislative Director for Aging and Adult Protection Services, Minnesota Department of Human Services

- HF905 (Youakim) Minors age 16 or older authorized to consent to nonresidential mental health services.
a. Sage Hartman, Student and Mental Health and Well-Being Chair, Minnesota Youth Council
b. Samia Osman, Student, Hopkins High School

- HF732 (Her) Income definitions modified for housing support.
a. Lorna Schmidt, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Catholic Charities Twin Cities
b. Tyra Thomas, Leader, Street Voices of Change
c. Kristy Janigo, Legislative Chair, American Legion Department of Minnesota
d. Kristy Graume; Legislative Director for Disability Services, Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, January 31st, 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:
HF0732 (Her) - Income definitions modified for housing support.
HF0905 (Youakim) - Minors age 16 or older authorized to consent to nonresidential mental health services.
Attachments:
HFXXX 23-00192_01.27.2023.pdf (1/27/2023)
HFXXX 23-00202_01.27.2023.pdf (1/27/2023)
HF732 A1 Amendment_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF732 Letter from Hennepin County_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF905 Letter from Minnesota School Psychologists Association_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF905 Letter from NAMI_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF732 Fact Sheet on Housing Support from Catholic Charities_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF732 Letter from Partners of Catholic Charities_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF732 Letter from The Arc Minnesota_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)
Meeting Minutes Jan 30.pdf (1/31/2023)
HF732 Written Testimony from Kristy Janigo_01.31.2023.pdf (1/31/2023)

Human Services Policy

1/30/2023
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- HF585 (Klevorn) Care evaluation established as a covered medical assistance home care service, medical assistance homemaker rates modified, and report required.
a. Kathy Messerli, Executive Director, MN Home Care Association
b. Sarah Skorburg, LGSW; Care Coordinator; Thomas Allen Inc.
c. Susan Morgan; Chief Operating Officer; Accra Care, Inc.

- Informational Hearing Only HFXXX (SC9961 - Edelson) Modifying policies governing access to substance use disorder treatment services; modifying eligibility for home and community-based services workforce development grants; excluding workforce development grant money from income for certain purposes
a. Kristy Graume; Legislative Director for Disability Services, Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services

- Informational Hearing Only HFXXX (SC0014-1 - Edelson) Establishing a home and community-based services systemic critical incident review team; clarifying adult foster care and community residential setting licensing provisions; modifying substance use disorder treatment requirements; extending certain councils and committees; clarifying provider-controlled and own-home settings; making technical and conforming changes; clarifying effective dates; repealing obsolete language related to chemical health pilot program
a. Kristy Graume; Legislative Director for Disability Services, Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
b. Josh Berg, Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth, Access Space, Inc. (ASI)

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, January 27th, 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:
HF0585 (Klevorn) - Care evaluation established as a covered medical assistance home care service, medical assistance homemaker rates modified, and report required.
Attachments:
HF585 Letter from ACCRA Care, Inc._01.27.2023.PDF (1/27/2023)
HF585 Letter from NextStep Homecare, Inc._01.27.2023.PDF (1/27/2023)
HFXXX SC0014-1_01.27.2023.pdf (1/27/2023)
HFXXX SC9961_01.27.2023.pdf (1/27/2023)
Meeting Minutes Jan 25.pdf (1/30/2023)

Human Services Policy

1/25/2023
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Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) Presentation on Priorities and Legislative Agenda
a. Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Shannah Mulvihill, executive director, Mental Health Minnesota
c. Jinny Palen, executive director, Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs
d. Anni Simons, Government Relations, Fredrikson and Byron, Mental Health Providers Association of MN
e. Abdus Samad, executive director, Grafton
f. Kirsten Anderson, executive director, AspireMN
g. Abigail Morgan, foster parent

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments (if necessary) is 1pm on Tuesday, January 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.
Attachments:
Meeting Minutes Jan 23.docx (1/25/2023)
Mental Health Legislative Network Presentation Slides_01.25.2023.pdf (1/25/2023)

Human Services Policy

1/23/2023
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- HF177 (Hanson, J.) Unearned income included in economic assistance program calculations modified.
a. Ellen Smart, Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

- Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) Presentation on Priorities and Legislative Agenda
a. Amy Dellwo, President, MARRCH & Vice President of Strategic Policy and Growth, Kyros
b. Brian Zirbes; Co-Chair of Government Affairs Committee; MARRCH & VP of Policy, Compliance, and Government Relations; Northstar Behavioral Health

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 5pm on Friday, January 20th, 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:
HF0177 (Hanson) - Unearned income included in economic assistance program calculations modified.
Attachments:
MARRCH Presentation_01.22.2023.pdf (1/22/2023)
MARRCH Priorities One Pager_01.23.2023.pdf (1/23/2023)
Meeting Minutes Jan 18.pdf (1/23/2023)

Human Services Policy

1/18/2023
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- HF16 (Hollins) Children or vulnerable adult conversion therapy prohibited, conversion therapy medical assistance coverage and misrepresentation of services or products prohibited.
a. Kristy Graume; Legislative Director for Disability Services, Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing; Minnesota Department of Human Services
b. Kat Rohn, Executive Director, OutFront Minnesota
c. Dr. Margaret Charmoli, Therapist, Minnesota Psychological Association
d. Elena Niehoff, Rochester
e. Seal Dwyer, Marriage and Family Therapist, Seal Dwyer Counseling LLC & Board Member of OutFront Minnesota
f. Mary Amiot, Rochester
g. Ryan Fouts, Executive Director, Reclaim
h. Rae Parker, Rochester
i. Dr. Ellen Kennedy Ph.D., Executive Director, World Without Genocide & Adjunct Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
j. Dr. David Kirby, Clinical Psychologist, Arden Woods Psychological Services & Minnesota Family Council
k. Rev. Chris McArdle, Pastor, Anoka United Church of Christ (First Congregational Church)
l. Nate Oyloe, Pastor and Director, Agape First Ministries (Minneapolis)
m. Mathew Shurka, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist, Born Perfect
n. Daren Mehl, Associate Pastor, Warroad Community Church
o. Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, Medical Director of Gender Health, Children's Minnesota
p. Jean Mersberger, Bloomington
q. Hunter Cantrell, Savage
r. Marilyn Baker, Rochester
s. Troy Stevenson, Senior Campaign Manager for Advocacy and Government Affairs, The Trevor Project
t. Karin Miller, Lakeville
u. Macie Darden, Medical Student, University of Minnesota Medical School
v. Gus Booth, Senior Pastor, Warroad Community Church
w. Austen Ott, Medical Student, University of Minnesota Medical School
x. Luca Jo Groppoli, Pastor, Agape First Ministries (Stillwater)
y. Sydney Lo, Medical Student, University of Minnesota Medical School
z. Senait Judge-Yoakam, Medical Student, University of Minnesota Medical School
aa. Katie Jeddeloh, Medical Student, University of Minnesota Medical School

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1pm on Tuesday, January 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:
HF0016 (Hollins) - Conversion therapy prohibited for children and vulnerable adults, medical assistance coverage prohibited, and misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products prohibited.
Attachments:
Meeting Minutes Jan 11.docx (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from American College of Pediatricians_01.16.2023.PDF (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Center for Victims of Torture_01.16.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Children's Minnesota_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Mental Health Legislative Network_01.16.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Social Service Association_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from National Association of Social Workers, MN Chapter_01.16.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Gender Justice_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 A1 Amendment_01.13.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 A6 Amendment_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Psychological Association_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Reverand Chris McArdle_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Catholic Conference_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Submitted Materials from Testifier Daren Mehl_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from American Academy of Pediatrics, MN Chapter_01.17.2023.pdf (1/17/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Medical Association_01.17.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
Agenda Jan 18.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Former Ex-Gay Leaders Alliance_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Born Perfect_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from National Center for Lesbian Rights_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Submitted Materials from Changed Movement_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Allina Health_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Minnesota Family Council_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Karin Miller_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from True North Legal_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Seal Dwyer_01.18.2023.pdf (1/18/2023)
HF16 Letter from Karin Miller_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
HF16 Letter from Autism Society of Minnesota_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
HF16 Letter from Elena Niehoff_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
HF16 Letter from Dr. Margaret Charmoli_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
HF16 Letter from Patricia K Lynch_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
HF16 Letter from Dr. Ellen Kennedy (World Without Genocide)_01.19.2023.pdf (1/20/2023)
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