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 1:05 P.M. A quorum was present.

S.F. 3566: Senator Clausen: Criteria modification for prescribing controlled substances for the treatment of intractable pain.

-Dr. Beth Darnall, PhD, Director of Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab 

-Dr. Lou Saeger, Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians 

-Laura Johnson, Chronic Pain Patient 

 

Senator Draheim moves the A-2 amendment, passes on voice vote. 

 

Senator Klein moved oral amendment to the A-2 amendment, Pg. 3 Ln. 17 after "not" insert "limited to," passes on voice vote. 

 

Discussion.

Senator Draheim moved that S.F. 3566, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 3071: Senator Rosen: Physician and nurse licensure applications board processing procedures establishment; Board of Medical Practice issuance of temporary permits to practice as a respiratory therapist requirement.

Senator Abeler moved SF 3071.

 

-Mary Krinke, MN Hospital Association 

-Ruth M. Martinez, MA, Executive Director, Board of Medical Practice 

-Kimberly Miller, MC, BSN, RN, Executive Director, MN Board of Nursing 

 

Senator Abeler moved the A-2 amendment, passes on voice vote. 

 

Discussion.

Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 3071, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 3574: Senator Draheim: Administration of the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders prevention grants transfer to the Department of Health.

Senator Draheim moved SF 3574.

 

-Sara Messelt, Executive Director of Proof Alliance

-Nway Linn, MS, LPCC, LADC, Chief Clinical Officer, Wayside Recovery Center

-Justin Breaker, MBA, Child Welfare Program Supervisor, Family Service Rochester 

 

Senator Draheim moved the A-1 amendment, passes on voice vote. 

Senator Draheim moved the oral amendment, passes on voice vote. 

 

Discussion.

Senator Draheim moved that S.F. 3574, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 1847: Senator Koran: Mortuary science unlicensed individuals certain functions performance authorization.

-Brian Dingmann, Owner, Licensed Mortician, Dingmann Funeral Care 

-Meagan Forbes, Legislative Counsel, Institute for Justice 

 

Senator Koran moves the A-2 amendment, passes on voice vote. 

 

Discussion.

Senator Koran moved that S.F. 1847, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 61: Senator Koran: Medical assistance direct injectable drugs used for substance abuse disorder treatment reimbursement provisions modifications.

Senator Koran moved SF 61.

 

Senator Koran moved that the A-2 Amendment be passed. Motion Prevailed.

 

-Pamela Shultz, MD, Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee, MNSAM - Minnesota Society for Addiction Medicine 

-Chad Hope, DHS 

 

Discussion.

Senator Koran moved that S.F. 61, be laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:52 P.M.

Senator Paul J. Utke, Chair	Bailey Strand, Committee Administrator