STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FIFTH SESSION
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MINUTES
Representative Patti Fritz, Vice-Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M. on Friday, March 23, 2007 in Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
THISSEN, Paul (Chair)
FRITZ, Patti (Vice-Chair)
ABELER, Jim
ANDERSON, Bruce
BUNN, Julie
EMMER, Tom
FINSTAD, Brad
GOTTWALT, Steve
HAMILTON, Rod
HUNTLEY, Tom
LIEBLING, Tina
LOEFFLER, Diane
MURPHY, Erin
NORTON, Kim
OTREMBA, Mary Ellen
RUUD, Maria
THAO, Cy
WALKER, Neva
Members excused:
BROD, Laura
TSCHUMPER, Ken
A quorum was present.
Rep. Huntley moved that HF1855 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF1855 (Huntley) Uncompensated care
Rep. Huntley moved the
A07-0380 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Huntley moved to amend the
A07-0380 amendment as follows:
Page 12 delete lines 22-24
Page 12, line 28, after the semicolon, insert "(8) from outpatient surgical centers the number of surgeries performed;"
Page 12, line 29, strike "(8)" and insert "(9)"
Page 12, line 31, strike "(9)" and insert "(10)"
Page 12, line 32, strike "(10)" and insert "(11)"
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Huntley renewed his motion that HF1855, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Loeffler moved that HF2182 be recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF2182 (Loeffler) Human services advisory committee established to simplify program
administration, and studies and reports required.
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Rep. Loeffler moved the
H2182DE1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Loeffler renewed her motion that HF2182, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Liebling moved that HF2184 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF2184 (Liebling) Medical education and research cost distribution formula modified.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Frank Iossi, Mayo Clinic
Rep. Liebling renewed her motion that HF2184 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Huntley moved that HF2159 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF2159 (Abeler) Care coordination for children with high-cost mental health conditions provided through the U special kids program, and money appropriated.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Dr. Ann Kelly, University of Minnesota
Dr. Chris Boys, University of Minnesota
Rep. Huntley moved the
H2159DE1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Huntley renewed his motion that HF2159, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice-Chair Fritz announced a recess at 10:55 A.M.
Chair Thissen re-convened the meeting at 1:10 P.M. in room 5 of the State Office Building.
Rep. Loeffler moved that HF1991 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF1991 (Loeffler) Human services technical changes provided; and child care, chemical and mental health, child welfare, public assistance, continuing care, and health care provisions modified.
Rep. Loeffler moved the
H1991A1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Amy Dellwo, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Deb Moses, Chemical and Mental Health Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Rep. Loeffler moved the
A07-0143 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Loeffler renewed her motion that HF1991, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
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Rep. Loeffler moved that HF1998 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF1998 (Loeffler) Continuing care provisions, data practices, long-term care provisions, and other human services provisions modified.
Rep. Loeffler moved the
H1998A1 amendment with the following change:
Page 1, line 7 after "section" insert "32 and"
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Amy Dellwo, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Chair Thissen moved to amend HF1998, as amended, as follows:
Page 37, line 4 insert "Sec. 35. The Commissioner shall present to the legislature on January 15, 2008, a plan for providing catastrophic loss coverage to businesses with fewer than 25 employees."
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Loeffler renewed her motion that HF1998, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice-Chair Fritz assumed the gavel at 1:45 P.M.
Chair Thissen moved that HF2178 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF2178 (Thissen) Long-term care programs funding restored, services expanded, new grant
programs established, statewide priority created to enhance the mobility of older adults, studies
required, tax credit established, and money appropriated.
Chair Thissen moved to amend HF2178 as follows:
Page 2, delete Sec. 2 and Sec. 4
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Dawn Simonson
Mark Hosier, DARTS
Pam Parker, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Chair Thissen moved to amend HF2178 as follows:
Page 2, reinstate Sec. 4
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Thissen moved to amend HF2178 as follows:
Page 9 delete lines 12-13
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THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Liebling moved to amend HF2178 as follows:
Page 3 delete lines 31-32
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Thissen renewed his motion that HF2178, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Abeler moved that HF1296 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
HF1296 (Laine) Doula services health insurance coverage required, medical assistance coverage provided, and doula presence upon request added to the patient bill of rights.
Rep. Abeler moved the
H1296A1 amendment with the following change:
Page 1, line 3 delete "20" and insert "10"
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Abeler moved the
H1296A2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Thissen assumed the gavel at 2:45 P.M.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Susan Lane, Doula
Diane Miller, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Rhonda Speers White, Doula
Vice-Chair Fritz assumed the gavel at 3:00 P.M.
Vice-Chair Fritz renewed the motion that HF1296, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Thissen assumed the gavel at 2:45 P.M.
Rep. Thao moved that HF2090 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the General Register.
HF2090 (Ward) Backflow prevention in recreational camping areas requirements limited.
Rep. Thao moved the
H2090A1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Kevin Matzek, Minnesota Resort and Campground Association
Don Kottke, Campground owner
Rep. Thao renewed his motion that HF2090, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Fritz moved that HF1576 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance.
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HF1576 (Fritz) Quality of care impact statement required prior to contracting for basic health care services to persons with disabilities.
Rep. Fritz moved the
H1576DE1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Fritz moved to amend the
H1576DE1 amendment as follows:
Page 2, line 26 delete "and"
Page 2, line 28 after "results" insert "; and (4) county safety net protections to ensure the continued maintenance of county case management for services with disabilities"
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Providing testimony on the bill:
Mark McAfee, AFSCME
Pam Parker, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Phil Griffin, UCare Minnesota
Rep. Fritz moved to amend the first oral amendment as follows:
Page 2, line 28 delete everything after "protections" and insert "for persons with disabilities"
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Fritz renewed her motion that HF1576, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Loeffler assumed the gavel at 3:35 P.M.
Rep. Thissen moved that HF1656 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the General Register.
HF1656 (Thissen) Jewelry products containing lead manufacture and sale regulated.
Rep. Thissen moved to amend HF1656 as follows:
Page 3, lines 21 and 24 delete "offer for sale, sell,"
Page 4, line 11 delete Subd. 3
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Thissen renewed his motion that HF1656, as amended be recommended to pass and re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
Rep. Paul Thissen, CHAIR
Urszula Gryska
Committee Legislative Assistant