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Human Services Finance and Policy

SIXTY-FIRST MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Thursday, March 24, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTY-FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Representative Schultz, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:30 am on March 24, 2022, 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
ROBBINS, Kristin
SANDELL, Steve
SCHOMACKER, Joe

Excused:
RASMUSSON, Jordan


A quorum was present.

Lead Albright moved that the minutes from March 23, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3271 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Adult mental health service reimbursement rate increased, and child therapeutic service and support reimbursement rates increased.
Chair Schultz moved the A1 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
• Mark Arnold, CEO of Nystrom and Associates
Chair Schultz laid HF3271 over, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.
HF3372 (Moran) African American-specialized mental health center and clinic funding provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Schultz moved to adopt the division report from the Behavioral Health Policy Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Schultz moved the A5 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
` Testifiers:
• Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, LP - African American Child Wellness Institute
• Tamiko Ralston, Public Health Nurse, Ramsey County
• Al McFarlane, Board Chair, African American Child Wellness Institute
• Ms. Keyana Cannedy, parent and graduate of Project Murua.
Chair Schultz laid HF3372 over, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.
HF4105 (Thompson) Culturally competent behavioral health service funding provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Schultz moved to adopt the division report from the Behavioral Health Policy Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifiers:
• Regina Jackson
• Mark Anderson, Barbara Schnieder Foundation
• Farhio Khalif, Voice of East African Women
Chair Schultz laid HF4105 over for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.
HF3414 (Frederick) Client services and supports expanded, substance use disorder workforce provisions modified, services and access preserved, and reports required.
Chair Schultz moved to adopt the division report from the Behavioral Health Policy Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Frederick moved the A3 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers:
• Brian Zirbes, Vice President of Policy, Compliance, and Government Relations, Northstar Behavioral Health,
• Tina Silverness, CEO, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Chair Schultz laid HF3414 over, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

HF4021 (Boldon) Residential treatment admission requirements for children experiencing mental health crisis established.
Chair Schultz moved to adopt the division report from the Behavioral Health Policy Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifiers:
• Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI MN
• Timothy Hunter, Regional Program Coordinator, CREST Adult Mental Health Initiative

Chair Schultz laid HF4021 over for possible inclusion in the Human Services Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.







The meeting was adjourned at 12:19pm.





Representative Jennifer Schultz, Chair




Lyndsey Hanson,
Committee Legislative Assistant
















More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3372 (Moran) - African American-specialized mental health center and clinic funding provided, and money appropriated.
  • HF3414 (Frederick) - Client services and supports expanded, substance use disorder workforce provisions modified, services and access preserved, and reports required.
  • HF4021 (Boldon) - Residential treatment admission requirements for children experiencing mental health crisis established.
  • HF4105 (Thompson) - Culturally competent behavioral health service funding provided, and money appropriated.
  • HF3271 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Adult mental health service reimbursement rate increased, and child therapeutic service and support reimbursement rates increased.
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02:06 - HF3271 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Adult mental health service reimbursement rate increased, and child therapeutic service and support reimbursement rates increased.
13:32 - HF3372 (Moran) African American-specialized mental health center and clinic funding provided, and money appropriated.
47:14 - HF4105 (Thompson) Culturally competent behavioral health service funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:14:41 - HF3414 (Frederick) Client services and supports expanded, substance use disorder workforce provisions modified, services and access preserved, and reports required.
1:37:39 - HF4021 (Boldon) Residential treatment admission requirements for children experiencing mental health crisis established.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

1. HF3271 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Adult mental health service reimbursement rate increased, and child therapeutic service and support reimbursement rates increased.
2. HF3372 (Moran) African American-specialized mental health center and clinic funding provided, and money appropriated.
3. HF4105 (Thompson) Culturally competent behavioral health service funding provided, and money appropriated.
4. HF3414 (Frederick) Client services and supports expanded, substance use disorder workforce provisions modified, services and access preserved, and reports required.
5. HF4021 (Boldon) Residential treatment admission requirements for children experiencing mental health crisis established.


Additional agenda items may be added.

Public Viewing:
This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

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 23.
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