Human Services Finance and Policy

THIRTY-SECOND MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 17, 2021

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-SECOND 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 March 17th, 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. Robbins moved that the minutes from March 16th, 2021 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF1600 (Reyer) Adult mental health initiative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Testifiers:
• Emily Schug, Deputy Director, Dakota County Social Services
• Lori Long, Stearns County Resident

Chair Schultz moved that HF1600 be laid over for possible inclusion in a budget omnibus.

HF1495 (Fischer) Mental health services provisions modified.

Chair Fischer moved to adopt the Division Report from the Behavioral Health Division. THE REPORT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Fischer moved the A2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifier:
• Jinny Palen, Executive Director, MACMHP
Chair Schultz moved that HF1495 be laid over for possible inclusion in a budget omnibus.

HF944 (Hanson, J) Residential treatment and children's mental health provisions modified.

Rep. Hanson moved to adopt the Division Report from the Behavioral Health Division. THE REPORT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifiers:
• Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI MN
• Matt Freeman, Executive Director, MACSSA

Chair Schultz moved that HF944 be laid over for possible inclusion in a budget omnibus.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55am.

Representative Jennifer Schultz, Chair

Lyndsey Hanson,
Committee Legislative Assistant

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Bills Added:

HF471 (Baker) - Licensed substance use disorder treatment provider alternative licensing inspections established.
HF944 (Hanson) - Residential treatment and children's mental health provisions modified.
HF1495 (Fischer) - Mental health services provisions modified.
HF1600 (Reyer) - Adult mental health initiative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Documents:

1 - Agenda 3.17.21 .pdf - 3/16/2021
2 - Minutes 3.16.21.pdf - 3/16/2021
3 - HF1600.0.pdf - 3/16/2021
3.a - AMHIs Overview.pdf - 3/16/2021
3.b - AMHI Map from DHS.pdf - 3/16/2021
4 - divHF1495.1.pdf - 3/16/2021
4.a - H1495A2-10180442457607823364.pdf - 3/16/2021
4.b - HF1495_SF1028_Engross1_Outline.pdf - 3/16/2021
4.c - 2021-02-mental-health-uniform-standards-ff-final.pdf - 3/16/2021
4.d - USS Change Page.pdf - 3/16/2021
4.e - MACMHP-AspireMN-MHPAM Letter of Support for Mental Health Uniform Service Standards, 3.15.21_72421910(1).PDF - 3/16/2021
5 - divHF0944.1.pdf - 3/16/2021
5.a - HF0944 Bill Summary.pdf - 3/16/2021
6 - HF0471.0.pdf - 3/16/2021
6.a - HF0471 Bill Summary.pdf - 3/16/2021

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03:11 - HF1600 (Reyer) Adult mental health initiative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
41:22 - HF1495 (Fischer) Mental health services provisions modified.
1:01:25 - HF944 (Hanson) Residential treatment and children's mental health provisions modified.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Agenda:

1. HF1600 (Reyer) Adult mental health initiative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2. HF1495 (Fischer) Mental health services provisions modified.

3. HF944 (Hanson, J) Residential treatment and children's mental health provisions modified.

4. HF471 (Baker) Licensed substance use disorder treatment provider alternative licensing inspections established.

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