STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE DIVISION
MINUTES
Representative Liebling, Chair of the Division, called the meeting to order at 12:50 P.M. on April 3, 2019 in Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
LIEBLING, Tina, Chair
MANN, Alice, Vice-Chair
ACOMB, Patty
BAKER, Dave
BIERMAN, Robert
CANTRELL, Hunter
FRANSON, Mary
GRUENHAGEN, Glenn
HALEY, Barb
HALVERSON, Laurie
HAMILTON, Rod
KUNESH-PODEIN, Mary
LOEFFLER, Diane
MORAN, Rena
MUNSON, Jeremy
NOOR, Mohamud
OLSON, Liz
SCHULTZ, Jennifer
ZERWAS, Nick
Members excused:
SCHOMACKER, Joe, Lead Republican
A quorum was not present.
A quorum was present at 12:57 P.M.
A19-0349 DE Amendment to HF2414 (Liebling) Commissioner of human
services administered programs forecasted appropriations adjusted.
Testifying on Article 1 – Children and Families Services:
1. Mary Boo, Executive Director, North American Council on Adoptable Children
2. Clare Sanford, GR Chair, MN Child Care Association
3. Anne Krisnik, Executive Director, Join Religious Legislative Coalition
4. Joanna Woolman, Professor, MHSL
5. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, Carver County
6. Elizabeth Bangert, Director, How We Grow
Testifying on Article 3 – Direct Care and Treatment:
1. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, Carver County
Testifying on Article 4 – Continuing Care:
1. Phil Griffin, Ewald Consulting
Testifying on Article 5 – Disability Services:
1. Julian Keen, Advocacy Manager, Lutheran Social Services
2. Maren Hulden: Policy Co-Chair, MN Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
3. Rick Varco, Political Director, Service Employees International Union Healthcare MN
4. Mike Burke, Executive Director, MN Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation
5. Alicia Munson, Public Policy Director, The Arc Minnesota
6. Jeff Nachbar, Public Policy Director, MN Brain Injury Alliance
7. Lisa Flynn, MN Homecare Association
8. Mary Hartnett, Commission of Deaf DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing
Testifying on Article 6 – Chemical and Mental Health:
1. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, Carver County
2. Jinny Palen, Executive Director, MN Association of Community Mental Health Programs
Testifying on Article 7 – Mental Health Uniform Services Standards:
1. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, Carver County
Testifying on Article 8 – Health Care:
1. Tara Erickson, Dental Access Partners
2. Trisha Stark, Legislative Chair, MN Psychological Association
3. Kari Oldfield, Executive Director, Local Public Health Association of MN
4. Sarah Anderson, MAMES board member
5. Dan Endreson, Sr Manager of Advocacy, National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter
6. Eric Dick, Manager, MN Medical Association
7. Mary Krinkie, Minnesota Hospital Association
8. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, Carver County
Testifying on Article 9 – One Care:
1. Erianna Reyelts, Assistant Director, Children's Dental Services
Testifying on Article 10 – Prescription Drugs:
1. Judy Cook, Association for Accessible Medicines
Testifying on Article 12 – Health Department:
1. Kari Oldfield, Executive Director, Local Public Health Association of MN
2. Rinal Ray, Associate Executive Director, People Serving People
3. Matt Toburen, Director of Public Policy, JustUs Health
4. Eric Dick, Manager, MN Medical Association
5. Andrea Rau, Legislative Director, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
Testifying on Article 19 – Miscellaneous:
1. Allison Streich, Deputy Director and Co-Chair, Homes 4 All
2. Michelle Bashum, Executive Director of The Bridge for Youth and Co-Chair, Youth Services Network
3. Erica Barnes, Parent Advocate, Rare Diseases Action Network
4. Nancy Hylden, Lobbyist, First Children’s Finance
Testifying on Article 21 – Appropriations:
1. Rod Franks, Health & Human Services Director, MACSSA
The meeting was adjourned at 2.16 P.M.
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Representative Tina Liebling, Chair
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Krysta Niedernhöfer, Committee Legislative Assistant