Human Services Committee
Monday, March 24, 2025
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair, Senator Jordan Rasmusson - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
3:00 PM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair, Senator Jordan Rasmusson - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator John A. Hoffman called the meeting to order at 3:07pm. Senator Maye Quade took the gavel at 4:38pm. Senator Hoffman took the gavel at 4:52pm. Senator Maye Quade took the gavel at 5:11pm. Senator Rasmusson took the gavel at 5:13pm. Senator Hoffman took the gavel at 5:22pm.
Call to Order
S.F. 2628: Senator Rasmusson: County cost modification of care provisions.
Senator Rasmusson moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2628: 1. Keith Ellison, Attorney General 2. Dr. Kylee Ann Stevens, Executive Medical Director; Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) 3. Kevin Magnuson, Washington County Attorney, Minnesota County Attorneys Association 4. Tarryl Clark, Stearns County Commissioner; Association of Minnesota Counties
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2628, as amended and referred to the State and Local Government Committee without recommendation. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Rasmusson moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2628: 1. Keith Ellison, Attorney General 2. Dr. Kylee Ann Stevens, Executive Medical Director; Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) 3. Kevin Magnuson, Washington County Attorney, Minnesota County Attorneys Association 4. Tarryl Clark, Stearns County Commissioner; Association of Minnesota Counties
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2628, as amended and referred to the State and Local Government Committee without recommendation. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1953: Senator Mann: Mental illness definition modification provision, medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates modification modifications provision, children at risk of bipolar disorder grant program establishment provision, and children's first episode of psychosis program appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1953: 1. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director; NAMI
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1953, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1953: 1. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director; NAMI
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1953, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1918: Senator Dibble: Consent to electronic monitoring requirements modification.
Senator Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 1918. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.1918: 1. Suzanne Scheller; Elder Voice Family Advocates 2. Kris Sundberg, Executive Director; Elder Voices Family Advocates 3. Erin Huppert; Long Term Care Imperative 4. Kyle Berndt; Long Term Care Imperative
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1918, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 1918. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.1918: 1. Suzanne Scheller; Elder Voice Family Advocates 2. Kris Sundberg, Executive Director; Elder Voices Family Advocates 3. Erin Huppert; Long Term Care Imperative 4. Kyle Berndt; Long Term Care Imperative
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1918, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2796: Senator Fateh: Waiver case management labor market analysis requirement provision and waiver case management rates increase provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2796: 1. Jess Wenstrom, Program Manager, Thomas Allen, Inc. 2. Denise Dyer, Social Worker; Clay County Social Services
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2796, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2796: 1. Jess Wenstrom, Program Manager, Thomas Allen, Inc. 2. Denise Dyer, Social Worker; Clay County Social Services
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2796, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2596: Senator Fateh: Positive support professional and positive support analyst qualifications modification.
Senator Fateh moved that the A-2 amendment be adopted to SF 2596. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2596: 1. Rachel Freeman, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Institute on Community Integration; University of Minnesota 2. Heather Wilford, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 3. Donna Cobb, Intervention Services Director; Affinity Care MN
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2596, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Fateh moved that the A-2 amendment be adopted to SF 2596. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2596: 1. Rachel Freeman, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Institute on Community Integration; University of Minnesota 2. Heather Wilford, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 3. Donna Cobb, Intervention Services Director; Affinity Care MN
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2596, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2741: Senator Fateh: Housing stabilization service authorizations modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2741: 1. Twyla Leach, Director; 360 Housing Stability 2. Zede Marie, Director; Seeds Worth Sowing
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2741, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2741: 1. Twyla Leach, Director; 360 Housing Stability 2. Zede Marie, Director; Seeds Worth Sowing
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 2741, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2755: Senator Maye Quade: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implementation provision.
Senator Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2755. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2755: 1. Wayne Olson, Director; Presbyterian Homes 2. John Thao, Managing Director; BoldAge PACE 3. Eric Nilsen, Regional Director; Volunteers of America National Services
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2755, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2755. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2755: 1. Wayne Olson, Director; Presbyterian Homes 2. John Thao, Managing Director; BoldAge PACE 3. Eric Nilsen, Regional Director; Volunteers of America National Services
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2755, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2651: Senator Hoffman: Long-term care consultation services provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2651: 1. Nicole Helland, Social Work Manager; Children's MN 2. Matt Freeman, Executive Director; MACSSA
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2651, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2651: 1. Nicole Helland, Social Work Manager; Children's MN 2. Matt Freeman, Executive Director; MACSSA
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2651, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2750: Senator Hoffman: Nursing facility payment rates terminology modifications.
Senator Abeler moved an oral amendment to the SF 2750. Page 2, line 5 delete section 2 MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2750, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Abeler moved an oral amendment to the SF 2750. Page 2, line 5 delete section 2 MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2750, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2647: Senator Abeler: Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modifications.
Senator Abeler moved that the A-2 amendment be adopted to SF 2647. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2647: 1. Ashley Kjos, CEO; Woodland Centers 2. Sadie Broekemeier, President; Recovering Hope Treatment Center
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2647, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Abeler moved that the A-2 amendment be adopted to SF 2647. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2647: 1. Ashley Kjos, CEO; Woodland Centers 2. Sadie Broekemeier, President; Recovering Hope Treatment Center
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2647, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2598: Senator Abeler: People receiving disability waiver services abbreviated annual reassessments authorization provision.
Senator Abeler moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2598. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2598: 1. Katy Molinare, Social Services Deputy Director; Ramsey County
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2598, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Abeler moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2598. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2598: 1. Katy Molinare, Social Services Deputy Director; Ramsey County
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2598, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Cassie Sohr, Legislative Assistant |