STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION
HEALTH FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Liebling, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:30 A.M. on March 12, 2024 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
LIEBLING, Tina, Chair
BIERMAN, Robert, Vice-Chair
ACOMB, Patty
BACKER, Jeff
BAHNER, Kristin
CARROLL, Ned
ELKINS, Steve
FISCHER, Peter
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
HER, Kaohly Vang
KIEL, Debra
MURPHY, Tom
NADEAU, Danny
PERRYMAN, Bernie
QUAM, Duane
REYER, Liz
SMITH, Andy
Members excused:
SCHOMACKER, Joe, Minority Lead
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
A quorum was present.
Representative Bierman moved that the minutes of March 7, 2024 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2421 (Wolgamott) Thrombectomy-capable stroke centers designated.
Chair Liebling moved that HF2421 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.
Representative Wolgamott presented his bill.
Testifying:
1. Paul L. Weirtz, State Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
Chair Liebling renewed her motion that HF2421 be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2669 (Huot) Conversion of human remains to basic elements using natural organic reduction permitted, licensure requirements for natural organic reduction facilities established, and licensure fees established.
Chair Liebling moved that HF2669 be laid over for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
Chair Liebling moved the H2669A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Carolyn Laine, Former Representative/Senator on behalf of NOR Minnesota
2. Taelor Johnson, Director of Communications, Mueller Memorial
3. Janet McGee, Licensed Mortician, The Lifted LLC
4. Erik Halaas, Fellow, Finnovation Institute
5. Judy Cook, on behalf of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
Chair Liebling laid over HF2669, as amended, for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
HF4738 (Huot) Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified and transferred, advisory council established, and conforming changes made.
Chair Liebling moved that HF4738 be re-referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy.
Chair Liebling moved the H4738A2 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Liebling moved the H4738A3 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Dr. Nick Simpson, President, Minnesota Chapter of National Association Emergency Physicians
2. Kevin Lee, Paramedic, North Memorial Medical Center
3. Dr. Marc Conterato, Medical Director, Plymouth Public Safety
4. Dr. John W. Lyng, Emergency Physician and Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physicians
5. Sam Erickson, Vice President, Hennepin County Association of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) Union
6. John R Fox, Interim Assistant Director, Dodge Center Ambulance Services
7. Tom Edminson, Chief of EMS, M Health Fairview
8. Dr. Andrew Stevens on behalf of Fire Based EMS
9. Andrew Slama, Fire Chief, Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association
10. Jake Howard, Director of Operations, Bemidji Ambulance Service
11. Michael Schultz, Director, Emergency Medical Services, Sanford Health
12. Dr. Bjorn Peterson, EMS Physician, Life Link III and East Metro EMS Agencies
13. Mike Juntunen, President-Elect, Minnesota Ambulance Association
Representative Backer moved the H4738DE2 Amendment. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL AND THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.
Chair Liebling renewed her motion that HF4738 be re-referred, as amended, to the Committee on State and Local Government Finance and Policy. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4755 (Liebling) Health; 340B covered entity reporting requirements modified.
Chair Liebling moved that HF4755 be laid over for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
Chair Liebling explained her bill.
Testifying:
1. Danny Ackert, Director of State Government Relations, Minnesota Hospital Association
Chair Liebling laid over HF4755 for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
HF4397 (Liebling) Use of asset verification system authorization clarified; state tax credits, rebates, and refunds excluded from income; electronic notice to commissioner for probate matters permitted; health care administration statutory corrections made; and reports repealed.
Chair Liebling moved that HF4397 be laid over for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
Chair Liebling presented her bill along with Ann Bobst, Director of Legislative and External Affairs, Health Care Administration, Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Chair Liebling laid over HF4397 for possible inclusion in a committee omnibus bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:26 P.M.
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Representative Tina Liebling, Chair
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Krysta Niedernhöfer, Committee Legislative Assistant