STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Jennifer Schultz, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:30 am on January 20th, 2021 remotely via Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
SCHULTZ, Jennifer (Chair)
BAHNER, Kristin (Vice-Chair)
ALBRIGHT, Tony (Lead)
BOLDON, Liz
BURKEL, John
FISCHER, Peter
FREDERICK, Luke
HANSON, Jessica
KIEL, Debra
LIEBLING, Tina
MOLLER, Kelly
NOOR, Mohamud
NOVOTNY, Paul
PIERSON, Nels
PINTO, Dave
RASMUSSON, Jordan
ROBBINS, Kristin
SANDELL, Steve
SCHOMACKER, Joe
A quorum was present.
Rep. Boldon moved that the minutes from January 19th, 2021 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentations: Minnesota Department of Human Services, Waivers and Personal Care Assistance: Program Overview, Rates, Workforce and Change Initiatives
• Natasha Merz, Director, Disability Services Division
• Guest Presenter, Rick Varco, SEIU
• Guest Presenter, Dena Belisle, MN First Provider Alliance
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Overview and Rates
• Natasha Merz, Director, Disability Services Division
• Guest Presenter, Maren Hulden, Legal Aid and MN Disability Law Center
• Guest Presenters, Sue Schettle, Chief Executive Officer of ARRM, and Jon Nelson, Executive Director, Residential Services Inc.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 pm.
Representative Jennifer Schultz, Chair
Lyndsey Hanson,
Committee Legislative Assistant