Human Services Committee
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
3:00 PM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Alice Mann, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: Senator Andrew Mathews, Senator Nicole Mitchell, Senator Jordan Rasmusson
Absent: Senator Andrew Mathews, Senator Nicole Mitchell, Senator Jordan Rasmusson
Senator John A. Hoffman called the meeting to order at 3:14pm. Senator Fateh took the gavel at 3:23pm. Senator Hoffman took the gavel at 3:33pm.
Call To Order
S.F. 4191: Senator Housley: Assisted living facility compliance with correction orders information access requirements modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4191: 1. Tess Minkema: advocate 2. Kayla Khang: Government Affairs and Policy Manager; LeadingAge MN, on behalf of Long-Term-Care Imperative 3. Angela Garin: Senior Director of Advocacy; Care Imperative
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4191, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4191: 1. Tess Minkema: advocate 2. Kayla Khang: Government Affairs and Policy Manager; LeadingAge MN, on behalf of Long-Term-Care Imperative 3. Angela Garin: Senior Director of Advocacy; Care Imperative
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4191, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3364: Senator Hoffman: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research and caregiver support programs grant appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3364: 1. Sarah Sanchez: Managing Director of Advocacy of Advocacy; ALS Association 2. Nekey Oliver: Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement; Minnesota Department of Higher Education Senator Mann moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 3364, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Higher Education Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3364: 1. Sarah Sanchez: Managing Director of Advocacy of Advocacy; ALS Association 2. Nekey Oliver: Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement; Minnesota Department of Higher Education Senator Mann moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 3364, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Higher Education Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4173: Senator Fateh: Positive support providers qualifications modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4173: 1. Donna Cobb: Independent Service Manager; Affinity Care MN 2. Kristy Graume: Legislative Director of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4173, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4173: 1. Donna Cobb: Independent Service Manager; Affinity Care MN 2. Kristy Graume: Legislative Director of Behavioral Health, Housing, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Disability Services; Minnesota Department of Human Services
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4173, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3809: Senator Boldon: Home and community-based services standards modification for out-of-home respite services for children.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3809: 1. Sara Grafstrom: Senior Director of State and Federal Policy; ARRM 2. Jon Nelson: Executive Director; RSI Senator Maye Quade moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED Senator Utke moved that the A2 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 3809, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3809: 1. Sara Grafstrom: Senior Director of State and Federal Policy; ARRM 2. Jon Nelson: Executive Director; RSI Senator Maye Quade moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED Senator Utke moved that the A2 amendment be adopted. MOTION ADOPTED
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 3809, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3991: Senator Boldon: Remote worker training and development services for community first services and supports permission provision.
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Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 3991, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
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Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 3991, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:03pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Cassie Sohr, Legislative Assistant |