STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FINANCE POLICY MEETING MINUTES
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn, Co-Chair of the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM on April 8, 2026 in Room 123 of the State Capitol Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Co-Chair
WEST, Nolan, Co-Chair
HANSON, Jessica, Co-Vice Chair
NELSON, Nathan, Co-Vice Chair
ALTENDORF, Pam
COULTER, Nathan
HICKS, Kim
LEE, Xp
MCDONALD, Joe
NADEAU, Danny
OLSON, Bjorn
PÉREZ-VEGA, María Isa
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
A quorum was present.
Representative Nelson moved that the minutes of March 25, 2025 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentation titled Governor’s FY 2026-27 Supplemental Budget - Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Presenting:
• Tikki Brown, Commissioner, Department of Children Youth and Families
• Ashley Reisenauer, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Children Youth and Families
• Bharti Wahi, Assistant Commissioner, Early Childhood Administration, Department of Children Youth and Families.
Presentation on HF4525 (Hicks) Human services background studies and variances modified, data and language for licensing laws aligned, human services licensing procedures clarified, and program integrity provisions added.
Presenting:
• Ari Didion, Director of Legislation and External Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Chair Kotyza-Witthuhn adjourned the committee at 4:08pm.
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Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn, Co-Chair
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Caleb Rohrer, Committee Legislative Assistant