Human Services Finance and Policy

FIFTY-SECOND MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Thursday, March 3, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTY-SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Representative Kristin Bahner, Vice Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:30 am on March 3, 2022, remotely via Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:

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

EXCUSED
SCHULTZ, Jennifer (Chair)

A quorum was present.

Rep. Fischer moved that the minutes from March 2, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3268 (Boldon) Community residential setting alternate overnight supervision modified, home and community-based services employee scholarships modified, ICF/DD operating rate increased, direct support professional child care relief grant established, direct support professional and frontline supervisor employee retention payment established, and money appropriated.
Testifiers:

• Sue Schettle, CEO, ARRM
• Cindy Ostrowski, CEO, Hiawatha Homes
Vice Chair Bahner laid HF3268 over for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.
HF3163 (Moller) Out-of-house respite provided to minors in unlicensed setting background study requirements modified, unit of service definition modified for individualized home supports with training, additional time-limited extensions permitted of cosigned leases in community-living settings, and disability waiver respite service market rates authorized.
Rep. Moller moved the A1 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers:

• Sara Grafstrom, Director of State and Federal Policy, ARRM
Vice Chair Bahner laid HF3163 over, as amended for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 am.

Representative Jennifer Schultz, Chair

Lyndsey Hanson,
Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF3163 (Moller) - Out-of-house respite provided to minors in unlicensed setting background study requirements modified, unit of service definition modified for individualized home supports with training, additional time-limited extensions permitted of cosigned leases in community-living settings, and disability waiver respite service market rates authorized.
HF3268 (Boldon) - Community residential setting alternate overnight supervision modified, home and community-based services employee scholarships modified, ICF/DD operating rate increased, direct support professional child care relief grant established, direct support professional and frontline supervisor employee retention payment established, and money appropriated.

Documents:

H3163A1-1-Author.pdf - 3/1/2022
1 - 3.3.22 Agenda.pdf - 3/2/2022
2 - Minutes 3.2.22.pdf - 3/2/2022
3 - HF3268.0.pdf - 3/2/2022
3a - HF3268 Summary.pdf - 3/2/2022
3b - HF 3268 Alternative Overnight Supervision Crosswalk.pdf - 3/2/2022
3c - ARRM's 2022_Legislative_Agenda.pdf - 3/2/2022
4 - HF3163.0.pdf - 3/2/2022
4a - HF3163 Summary.pdf - 3/2/2022
4b - H3163A1-1-Author.pdf - 3/2/2022

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02:24 - HF3268 (Boldon) Community residential setting alternate overnight supervision modified, home and community-based services employee scholarships modified, ICF/DD operating rate increased, direct support professional child care relief grant established, direct support professional and frontline supervisor employee retention payment established, and money appropriated.
30:59 - HF3163 (Moller) Out-of-house respite provided to minors in unlicensed setting background study requirements modified, unit of service definition modified for individualized home supports with training, additional time-limited extensions permitted of cosigned leases in community-living settings, and disability waiver respite service market rates authorized.
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1. HF3268 (Boldon) Community residential setting alternate overnight supervision modified, home and community-based services employee scholarships modified, ICF/DD operating rate increased, direct support professional child care relief grant established, direct support professional and frontline supervisor employee retention payment established, and money appropriated.
2. HF3163 (Moller) Out-of-house respite provided to minors in unlicensed setting background study requirements modified, unit of service definition modified for individualized home supports with training, additional time-limited extensions permitted of cosigned leases in community-living settings, and disability waiver respite service market rates authorized.

Additional agenda items may be added.

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Notes:
Members of the public wishing to submit written testimony should contact Yingya Vang at Yingya.Vang@house.mn by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 2.
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