Human Services Committee
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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, G-15 Capitol
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 3:39 pm in Room G-15 of the Minnesota State Capitol. A quorum was present.
Call to order
Chair Hoffman passed the gavel to Senator Maye Quade who assumed the role of Chair at 4:57 pm. Senator Maye Quade passed the gavel to Senator Mohamed who assumed the role of Chair at 6:35 pm.
Chair Hoffman passed the gavel to Senator Maye Quade who assumed the role of Chair at 4:57 pm. Senator Maye Quade passed the gavel to Senator Mohamed who assumed the role of Chair at 6:35 pm.
S.F. 4279: Senator Hoffman: Location requirements modification for assisted living facilities with a licensed resident capacity of six or fewer persons and licensed residential programs.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4279: Council Member Nicole Klonowski - Council Member, City of Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston - Mayor, City of Brooklyn Park Sara Grafstrom - Senior Director of State and Federal Policy, ARRM Josh Berg - Director of Minnesota Services, Accessible Space, Inc. Zahnia Harut - Residential Providers Association of Minnesota (RPAMN) Senator Hoffman moved the A-2 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Senator Fateh moved the A-3 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-3 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Member questions and discussion followed.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4279, as amended and referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee without recommendation. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4279: Council Member Nicole Klonowski - Council Member, City of Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston - Mayor, City of Brooklyn Park Sara Grafstrom - Senior Director of State and Federal Policy, ARRM Josh Berg - Director of Minnesota Services, Accessible Space, Inc. Zahnia Harut - Residential Providers Association of Minnesota (RPAMN) Senator Hoffman moved the A-2 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Senator Fateh moved the A-3 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-3 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Member questions and discussion followed.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4279, as amended and referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee without recommendation. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4395: Senator Mohamed: Home and community-based services case management modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4395: Jillian Nelson - Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota Joel Runnels - Advocate, Minnesota Council on Disability Jillian Nelson on Behalf of Rob Wudlick - Disability Advocate Jeff Nachbar - Public Policy Director, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Michelle SanCartier - Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Minnesota Social Services Association (MSSA) Louella Kaufer - Senior Department Administrator for Access, Aging and Disability Services in Hennepin County, present on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA)
Senator Mohamed moved that S.F. 4395, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4395: Jillian Nelson - Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota Joel Runnels - Advocate, Minnesota Council on Disability Jillian Nelson on Behalf of Rob Wudlick - Disability Advocate Jeff Nachbar - Public Policy Director, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance Michelle SanCartier - Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Minnesota Social Services Association (MSSA) Louella Kaufer - Senior Department Administrator for Access, Aging and Disability Services in Hennepin County, present on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Social Services Administrators (MACSSA)
Senator Mohamed moved that S.F. 4395, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3928: Senator Mohamed: Community first services and supports requirements for shared services clarification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3928: Andrew Hanek - SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa
Senator Mohamed moved that S.F. 3928, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3928: Andrew Hanek - SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa
Senator Mohamed moved that S.F. 3928, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 813: Senator Fateh: Integrated community supports codification proposal development by the commissioner of human services requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0813: Zahnia Harut - Board Chair of Residential Providers Association (RPAMN) Josh Berg - Director of Minnesota Services, Accessible Space, Inc. Senator Fateh moved the A-2 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Member questions and discussion followed.
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 813, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0813: Zahnia Harut - Board Chair of Residential Providers Association (RPAMN) Josh Berg - Director of Minnesota Services, Accessible Space, Inc. Senator Fateh moved the A-2 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED. Member questions and discussion followed.
Senator Fateh moved that S.F. 813, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4256: Senator Hoffman: Nursing homes and assisted living facilities consuming and displaying of alcoholic beverages authorization.
Senator Hoffman moved the A-1 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-1 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4256, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved the A-1 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-1 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4256, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4418: Senator Wiklund: Certain information access authorization provision, Chapter 144D references removal provision, patient restraints usage documentation requirement provision, and change of ownership provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4418: Lisa Thimjon - Legislative Director, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Parichay Rudina - Legislative Policy Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, present on behalf of Consumer Advocates Coalition Senator Wiklund moved the A-1 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-1 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 4418, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4418: Lisa Thimjon - Legislative Director, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Parichay Rudina - Legislative Policy Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, present on behalf of Consumer Advocates Coalition Senator Wiklund moved the A-1 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-1 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 4418, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4354: Senator Abeler: Program integrity requirements modification for the medical assistance program.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4354: Kevin Goodno - Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR), present on behalf of the Community Provider Alliance Senator Abeler moved to amend the A-2 amendment to SF 4354 as follows: Page 15, delete subdivision 7, and instruct staff to renumber the remaining subdivisions and correct internal cross-reference. Senator Abeler moved to adopt the A-2 as amended. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Senator Abeler moved to amend SF 4354 as follows: Page 14, delete section 20. MOTION ADOPTED. Senator Abeler moved the A-3 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-3 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4354, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4354: Kevin Goodno - Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR), present on behalf of the Community Provider Alliance Senator Abeler moved to amend the A-2 amendment to SF 4354 as follows: Page 15, delete subdivision 7, and instruct staff to renumber the remaining subdivisions and correct internal cross-reference. Senator Abeler moved to adopt the A-2 as amended. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-2 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Senator Abeler moved to amend SF 4354 as follows: Page 14, delete section 20. MOTION ADOPTED. Senator Abeler moved the A-3 Amendment. On a voice vote, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE A-3 AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4354, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4508: Senator Maye Quade: Senior nutrition programs modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4508: Amanda Nickerson - Program Director of the Older Americans Act at Trellis, representing Statewide Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Meals and Services Coalition Erik Hedman - Director, Prairie Five Community Action
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 4508, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4508: Amanda Nickerson - Program Director of the Older Americans Act at Trellis, representing Statewide Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Meals and Services Coalition Erik Hedman - Director, Prairie Five Community Action
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 4508, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Chair Hoffman adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Olivia Hitchcock-Willis, Legislative Assistant |