STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FIFTH SESSION
HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCE DIVISION
MINUTES
Representative Karen Clark, Chair, called the meeting to order at 10:06AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
ANDERSON, Bruce
BENSON, John
CLARK, Karen (Chair)
EASTLUND, Rob
HUNTLEY, Thomas
KRANZ, Scott (Vice-Chair)
LAINE, Carolyn
MCFARLANE, Carol
MCNAMARA, Denny
MOE, Frank
MORGAN, Will
PETERSON, Neil
SEVERSON, Dan
SWAILS, Marsha
TSCHUMPER, Ken
Members excused:
MADORE, Shelley
A quorum was present.
Representative Benson moved that HF3381 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill.
Representative Brynaert presented HF3381, long-term homeless supportive services money appropriated.
Testified on HF3381:
Jennifer Ho, Executive Director, Hearth Connection
Jim McCree, Pilot Participant
Julie Shannon, Pilot Team Supervisor, Wilder
Mary Hartman, Executive Director, New Foundation
LaDonna Lampkin, Program Participant
Aaron King, Program Participant
Sue Watlov Phillips, Executive Director, Elim Transitional Housing Inc
Representative Benson renewed the motion that HF3381 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Benson moved that HF1233 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill.
Representative Benson presented HF1233, foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
Testified on HF1233:
Colleen Moriarty, Executive Director, Hunger Solutions MN
Michelle Rageth, Executive Director, Friends in Need Food Shelf
Representative Benson renewed the motion that HF1233 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Laine moved that HF758 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill.
Representative Laine presented HF758, emergency assistance and transitional housing funding provided, and money appropriated.
Testified on HF758:
Michael Dahl, Executive Director, MN Coalition for the Homeless
Sue Watlov Phillips, Executive Director, Elim Transitional Housing Inc
Representative Laine renewed the motion that HF758 be laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Anderson moved that the minutes of March 4, 2008 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 AM.
REP. CLARK, CHAIR
Jacob Johnson, Committee Legislative Assistant