Human Services Licensing Policy Committee
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
8:30 AMLivestream YouTube
Minutes
Present: Senator Jim Abeler - Vice Chair, Senator Gene Dornink, Senator Chris A. Eaton, Senator Omar Fateh, Senator Paul J. Utke
Absent: No Members Absent
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Paul J. Utke called the meeting to order at 8:33 AM. A quorum was present.
S.F. 1028: Senator Housley: Mental health services provisions modifications.
Senator Dornink moved SF 1028.
Senator Dornink moved the A-1 Amendment. Motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Testifying in support:
a) Ben Ashley-Wurtmann, Department of Human Services
b) Abby Vavra, Public Policy and Compliance Counsel, Fraser
c) Brooke Schultz, Associate Director of Clinical Services, RADIUS Health
d) Jinny Palen, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs
Written Testimony in support:
a) Abby Vavra, Public Policy and Compliance Counsel, Fraser
Member Questions / Comments
Senator Dornink moved that SF 1028 be recommended to pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy. MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 456: Senator Hoffman: Chemical dependency treatment administrative rule provisions repeal.
Senator Dornink moved SF 456.
Senator Dornink moved the A-1 Amendment be adopted. Motion prevailed.
Testifying in Support:
a) Brian Zirbes, Co-Chair, MARRCH Government Affairs Committee
b) Julie Ellis, Division Director for Community Supports, Stearns County, Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators
Member Questions / Comments
Senator Dornink renewed his motion that SF 456 be recommended to pass, as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy. MOTION PREVAILED
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.
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Senator Paul J. Utke |
Pete Globa, Legislative Assistant |