Human Services Committee
Monday, April 13, 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, 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 3:03 pm.
Call to order
S.F. 5042: Senator Hoffman: Human services provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5042: Elyse Bailey - Budget Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services Paul Verrette - Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) Chris Westergard - Touchstone Mental Health 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. 5042, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5042: Elyse Bailey - Budget Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services Paul Verrette - Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) Chris Westergard - Touchstone Mental Health 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. 5042, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 5029: Senator Hoffman: Direct Care and Treatment authorization to accept gifts on behalf of patients and clients; Direct Care and Treatment x-ray and security screening system requirements modification; County correctional facility support pilot program appropriation availability extension.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5029: Carrie Briones - Director of Legislative Relations, Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 5029, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5029: Carrie Briones - Director of Legislative Relations, Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 5029, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4512: Senator Hoffman: Delay implementation of Waiver Reimagine by one year.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4512: Julie Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Linda Wolford, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Tricia Brisbine, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Kris Erickson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Katrin Bachmeier, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Jenna Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Cindy Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Jillian Nelson, Autism Society of Minnesota
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4512, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4512: Julie Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Linda Wolford, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Tricia Brisbine, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Kris Erickson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Katrin Bachmeier, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Jenna Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Cindy Johnson, Waiver Reimagine Advisory Task Force Jillian Nelson, Autism Society of Minnesota
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4512, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4452: Senator Hoffman: Metropolitan area group residential facility appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4452: Lori Wilson, President and CEO, Turning Point, Inc. Don Shelby - Board Chair, Turning Point, Inc.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4452, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4452: Lori Wilson, President and CEO, Turning Point, Inc. Don Shelby - Board Chair, Turning Point, Inc.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4452, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 4709: Senator Abeler: Thrive Family Recovery Resources appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4709: Pam Lanhart - Executive Director, Thrive Family Recovery Resources Joseph Clubb, Vice President of Mental Health and Addiction at Allina Health
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4709, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4709: Pam Lanhart - Executive Director, Thrive Family Recovery Resources Joseph Clubb, Vice President of Mental Health and Addiction at Allina Health
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 4709, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Olivia Hitchcock-Willis, Legislative Assistant |