STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTION POLICY
MINUTES
Representative Sanders, Chair of the Government Operations and Election Policy, called the meeting to order at 10:17 AM on March 26, 2015 in the Basement Hearing Room of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
SANDERS, Tim - Chair
PUGH, Cindy –Vice Chair
NASH, Jim
RUNBECK, Linda
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
THEIS, Tama
FENTON, Kelly
NELSON, Michael
O’DRISCOLL, Tim
LAINE, Carolyn
SCOTT, Peggy
ALBRIGHT, Tony
HALVERSON, Laurie
MULLERY, Joe
Members Excused:
SELCER, Yvonne
A quorum was present.
Representative O’Driscoll moved to approve the minutes from March 25, 2015.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1714 (Pierson) E-Health Advisory Committee, Trauma Advisory Council, and Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force expiration date changed; and review requested for stillbirth data collection, prenatal protocols, and family supports.
The following testified on HF 1714:
Nels Pierson – State Representative
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1714 be placed on the General Register.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1568 (Hoppe) Mentally ill and dangerous to the public individuals provisions modified, and duties imposed on special review board and the head of the treatment facility.
The following testified on HF 1568:
Sue Abderholden – National Alliance on Mental Illness
Joe Hoppe – State Representative
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1568 be re-referred to Health and Human Services Finance Committee.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1979 (Hoppe) No-fault automobile insurance reform issues task force established, legislative appointments provided, and report required.
The following testified on HF 1979:
Joe Hoppe – State Representative
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1979 be placed on the General Register.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1541 (Vogel) Cedar Lake; time period to file certificate of approval of a special law extended.
The following testified on HF 1541:
Bob Vogel – State Representative
Terry Maas – Helena Township Supervisor
Chair Sanders moved to amend HF 1541 (See the attached amendment H1541A1)
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1541, as amended, be placed on the General Register.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1151 (Zerwas) Medical assistance coverage and reimbursement for dental services modified, new dental reimbursement system development authorized, oral health system administrative simplification work group convened, basic dental screenings performed by dental hygienists and dental therapists covered, and money appropriated.
The following testified on HF 1151:
Nick Zerwas – State Representative
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1151 be re-referred to Health and Human Services Finance Committee.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1359 (Anzelc) County overseer of roads appointment requirement repealed in unorganized territories of a county.
The following testified on HF 1359:
Loren Solberg – Inter-County Association
Tom Anzelc – State Representative
Chair Sanders moved that HF 1359 be re-referred to State Government Finance Committee.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 586 (Dill) Tofte provided housing authority powers.
The following testified on HF 586:
David Dill – State Representative
Jeanne Larson – Tofte Township Superintendent
Representative Nelson moved to amend HF 586 (See attached amendment A15-0357)
THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Chair Sanders moved that HF 586, as amended, be re-referred to Job Growth and Energy Affordability Committee.
THE MOTION PREVAILED
The committee adjourned at 10:54 AM.
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Representative Tim Sanders, Chair
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Nolan West, Committee Legislative Assistant