STATE OF MINNESOTA 49th MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Chair Dean began the meeting to order at 1:03 PM on March 27, 2018, in Room 200 of the State Office Building. A quorum was not present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
DEAN, Matt, Chair
ALBRIGHT, Tony, Vice Chair
MURPHY, Erin, DFL Lead
BACKER, Jeff
CONSIDINE, Jack
FISCHER, Peter
FRANSON, Mary
GRUENHAGEN, Glenn
HALEY, Barb
HALVERSON, Laurie
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
JOHNSON, Brian
LIEBLING, Tina
LOEFFLER, Diane
LOHMER, Kathy
LOONAN, Bob
PIERSON, Nels
PINTO, Dave
SCHOMACKER, Joe
SCHULTZ, Jennifer
ZERWAS, Nick
Members Excused:
ALLEN, Susan
HAMILTON, Rod
HF 3543 (DAVIDS) MNSURE OPERATIONS FUNDING AND AUTHORITY TO CERTIFY HEALTH CARRIERS AND HEALTH PLANS MODIFIED; SUBMISSION OF FEDERAL WAIVERS AND APPROVALS REQUIRED; AND LIMITATIONS ON RISK-BEARING PLACED
Chair Dean moved HF 3543 be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Representative Davids presented HF 3543 to the committee.
At 1:09, a quorum was reached and Chair Dean officially called the meeting to order. Rep. Albright moved the minutes of March 22, 2018 for approval. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifiers:
Chuck Johnson, Acting Commissioner, Department of Human Services
Chair Dean renewed his motion that HF 3543 be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3240 (HALEY) HOME CARE PROVIDER REGULATION MODIFIED
Representative Haley moved HF 3240 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Haley moved an oral amendment: “On line 8.1 reinstate the stricken ‘14’ and on line 8.2 delete ‘eight.’” THE ORAL AMENDMENT WAS INCORPORATED.
Representative Haley presented HF 3240 to the committee.
Testifiers:
Kevin Goodno, Public Policy Liaison, Minnesota Home Care Association
Representative Haley renewed her motion that HF 3240 as amended be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 4094 (FRANSON) FAMILY AND GROUP FAMILY CHILD CARE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS MODIFIED
Representative Franson moved HF 4094 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Franson moved the A1 amendment.
Testifiers on the Amendment:
Cindi Young, Human Services Manager, Department of Human Services
Representative Franson renewed her motion to adopt the A1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Franson presented HF 4094 to the committee.
Representative Franson renewed her motion that HF 4094 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3571 (PETERSON) HOME DIALYSIS SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS MODIFIED
Chair Dean moved HF 3571 be re-referred to the General Register.
Chair Dean moved the A2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Peterson presented HF 3571 to the committee.
Chair Dean renewed his motion to re-refer HF 3571 to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 2962 (PETERSON) PHARMACISTS AUTHORIZED TO PRESCRIBE TOBACCO CESSATION MEDICATIONS, OPIATE ANTAGONISTS, AND TRAVEL MEDICATIONS
Chair Dean moved HF 2962 be laid over.
Chair Dean moved the A4 amendment.
Representative Peterson presented the A6 amendment to the committee.
Representative Peterson presented the A4 amendment to the committee.
Testifiers on the A4 Amendment:
Cody Wiberg, Executive Secretary, Pharmacy Board
Chair Dean renewed his motion to adopt the A4 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers on the A6 Amendment
Chad Hope, Senior Pharmacists, Department of Human Services
Chair Dean renewed his motion to adopt the A6 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Peterson presented HF 2962 to the committee.
Testifiers:
Jeff Lindo, Pharmacist, Thrifty White Pharmacy
HF 2962, as amended, was laid over.
HF2274 (ALBRIGHT) REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED, BODS ISSUED, AND MONEY APPROPRIATED
Representative Albright presented HF 2274 to the committee and answered questions.
Representative Albright presented the A18-0701 amendment.
Testifiers:
Jim McDonough, County Commissioner, Ramsey County
The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 PM.
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Representative Matt Dean, Chair
Shiloh Larson, Committee Legislative Assistant