Minutes

Present: Senator Paul J. Utke - Chair, Senator Rich Draheim - Vice Chair, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Michelle R. Benson, Senator Chris A. Eaton, Senator Matt D. Klein, Senator Mark W. Koran, Senator Carla J. Nelson, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Paul J. Utke called the meeting to order at 2:50 PM

S.F. 2740: Senator Abeler: Retired and out-of-state nurses authorization to practice in long-term care settings; direct care staff in long-term care facilities training requirements modification; temporary voluntary correction program for nursing homes establishment.

Senator Abeler moves an oral amendment to the A-1 Amendment. MOTION PASSED

 

Senator Abeler presents SF 2740.

Senator Abeler Moves the A-1 amendment as amended. MOTION PASSED

 

Testifiers:

Tobey Pearson - Care Providers of Minnesota

Matt Steele - Leading Age Minnesota

 

- Discussion

Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 2740, be recommended to pass. - MOTION ADOPTED.

Review of Governor's Supplemental Budget
      - MN Dept of Health

Jan Malcolm presents Governor's Supplemental Budget

 

Testifiers:

- Jan Malcolm: Commissioner, MN Department of Health

 

- Discussion

The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 PM

Senator Paul J. Utke, Chair	Carl Martins, Legislative Assistant