Minutes

Present: Senator John Marty - Chair, Senator Patricia Torres Ray Vice Chair, Senator Linda Berglin, Senator John P. Doll, Senator Sharon L. Erickson Ropes, Senator Michelle L. Fischbach, Senator David W. Hann, Senator Linda Higgins, Senator Debbie J. Johnson, Senator Paul E. Koering, Senator Tony Lourey, Senator Ann Lynch, Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator John Marty called the meeting to order at 12:43pm.

DHS Overview and Discussion: 2007 Mental Health Initiative



Discussion only.

Current Mental Health Needs: S.F. 380 (Marty) Mental health modifications



Be laid over.

S.F. 496: Senator Erickson Ropes: Minnesota suicide prevention plan modifications.



Senator Erickson Ropes moved that S.F. 496, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 665: Senator Lourey: Modifying provisions related to children aging out of foster care.



Senator Lourey moved that S.F. 665, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 666: Senator Marty: Modifying provisions related to children aging out of foster care.



Senator Marty moved that S.F. 666, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 503: Senator Lynch: Licensed mental health professional counselors as qualified provider under medical assistance.



Senator Lynch moved that S.F. 503, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 378: Senator Erickson Ropes: Medical assistance drug formulary committee modifications.



Not heard.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:15pm

Senator John Marty, Chair	Barbara Jacobs, Legislative Assistant