STATE OF MINNESOTA TENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION
COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn, Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:01PM on February 13, 2023 in Room 10 of the State Office Building. It was broadcast via House Public Information Services.
Members Present:
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice-Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BIERMAN, Robert
CHA, Ethan
DAUDT, Kurt
DOTSETH, Jeff
FREIBERG, Mike
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOEGEL, Erin
KRAFT, Larry
LIEBLING, Tina
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
NISKA, Harry
PERRYMAN, Bernie
PFARR, Brian
TABKE, Brad
Members excused:
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
A quorum was present.
Representative Freiberg moved approval of the minutes from February 8, 2023. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF348 (Howard); Prescription drugs and related medical supplies prescribed to treat a chronic disease co-payments limited.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF348 be recommended to be referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the HF348DE1 (Howard) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Howard presented on HF348.
The following testified on HF348:
• Carissa Kemp, Director of State Government Affairs, American Diabetes Association
• Adriene Thornton, Manager of Health Equity, Children’s Minnesota
• Emily Hassenstab, RN and Diabetes Educator, Children’s Minnesota
• Lija Grenseid, Mother of diabetic child
• Paige Ma, Mother of child with life-threatening allergies
• Dan Endreson, Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP)
• Peter Nelson, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for the American Experiment
The following were available for questions:
• Randy Chun, House Non-Partisan Research Department
• Peter Brickwedde, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC)
Representative O’Driscoll moved the HF348A1 (O’Driscoll) amendment. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL AND THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that HF348 be recommended to be referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF293 (Elkins); Medical and dental practices required to make available to the public their current standard charges, and commissioner of health authorized to establish a price comparison tool for items and services offered by medical and dental practices.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF293 be recommended to be referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the HF293A1 (Elkins) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Elkins presented on HF293.
The following testified on HF293:
• Jean Abraham, Health Economist, Division of Health Policy, University of Minnesota
• Peter Nelson, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for the American Experiment
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that HF293 be recommended to be referred the Health Finance and Policy Committee, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF294 (Elkins); Manufacturers required to report and maintain prescription drug prices, filing of health plan prescription drug formularies required, health care coverage provisions modified, prescription benefit tool requirements established, and prescription drug benefit transparency and disclosure required.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF294 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Representative Elkins presented on HF294.
The following testified on HF294:
• Dr. Nicole Chaisson, Family Medicine Physician, Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
• Sharon Lamberton, Deputy Vice President of State Government Affairs, PhRMA
• Michelle Mack, Director of State Affairs, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
• Joe Sellwood, Lobbyist, Association for Accessible Medicines
• Bentley Graves, Director of Health Care and Transportation Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Nick Zerwas, Lobbyist, America’s Health Insurance Plans
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that HF294 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF926 (Elkins); Payments made to health care providers disclosure required, self-insurer and governing provision added, all-payer claims data provision changed, and transparency of health care payments report required.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF926 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the HF926A3 (Elkins) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Elkins presented on HF926.
The following testified on HF926:
• Dr. Nicole Chaisson, Family Medicine Physician, Minnesota Medical Association
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that HF926 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 PM.
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Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair
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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant