STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Carlson, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 25, 2013, in Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
Carlson, Lyndon, Chair
Abeler, Jim
Anderson, Sarah
Atkins, Joe
Beard, Michael
Brynaert, Kathy
Clark, Karen
Davids, Greg
Davnie, Jim
Dean, Matt
Dettmer, Bob
Gunther, Bob
Hackbarth, Tom
Hausman, Alice
Hilstrom, Debra
Holberg, Mary Liz
Hornstein, Frank
Kahn, Phyllis
Lenczewski, Ann
Loon, Jenifer
Mahoney, Tim
Mariani, Carlos
Marquart, Paul
McNamara, Denny
Mullery, Joe
Nornes, Bud
Pelowski, Gene
Poppe, Jeanne
Simon, Steve
Wagenius, Jean
Woodard, Kelby
Members excused: Anzelc, Huntley, Paymar
A quorum was present.
Rep. Atkins gave an overview of HF5, Sixth Engrossment (Atkins), Minnesota Insurance Marketplace established, powers and duties prescribed, right to not participate established, open meeting requirements and data practices procedures specified, and money appropriated.
Rep. Simon moved approval of the minutes of Monday, February 11, 2013. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
Barb Juelich, Finance Director, Health Insurance Exchange, Minnesota Department of Commerce presented a review of the fiscal note for HF5, Sixth Engrossment and members of the committee were allowed to ask questions.
April Todd-Malmlov Exchange Director, Health Insurance Exchange, Minnesota Department of Commerce responded to questions regarding HF5, Sixth Engrossment.
Chair Carlson announced the next hearing scheduled for HF5, Sixth Engrossment is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th at 6pm., and the deadline for amendments is at 3pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 A.M.
Representative Lyndon Carlson, Chair
Lill Pohlkamp, Committee Legislative Assistant