STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-SECOND 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 6:01 P.M. on March 15, 2023 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
LIEBLING, Tina, Chair
BIERMAN, Robert, Vice-Chair
SCHOMACKER, Joe, Minority Lead
ACOMB, Patty
BACKER, Jeff
CARROLL, Ned
ELKINS, Steve
FISCHER, Peter
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
HER, Kaohly Vang
KIEL, Debra
MURPHY, Tom
NADEAU, Danny
PERRYMAN, Bernie
QUAM, Duane
SMITH, Andy
Members excused:
BAHNER, Kristin
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
REYER, Liz
A quorum was present.
Representative Bierman moved that the minutes of March 8, 2023 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2736 (Becker-Finn) INFORMATIONAL ONLY Requirements for licensure and license renewal of ambulance services modified, permits from municipalities required to provide service in primary service area, rulemaking to modify primary service areas required, and establishment of performance standards required.
Chair Liebling moved that HF2736 be laid over.
Chair Liebling moved the H2736A3 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Becker-Finn presented her bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. BJ Jungmann, Legislative Chair, Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association
2. David Brosnahan, Fire Chief, City of Roseville
3. Dr. Andrew Stevens, Emergency Medicine Specialist (EMS)
4. John Swenson, Public Safety Director, Lino Lakes Public Safety Department
5. Dr. Nick Simpson, President, Minnesota Chapter of National Association of EMS Physicians
6. Marty Scheer, Senior Director, Hennepin EMS
7. Susan Long, Vice President EMS Chief, Allina Health EMS
8. Jim Rieber, Director of Emergency Medical Services Security and Emergency Management, Perham Health
9. Tim Meyer, Senior Director, Sanford EMS
10. Buck McAlpin, Lobbyist, Minnesota Ambulance Association
11. Robert Benson, Assistant Ambulance Director, Lake City EMS
12. Tim Malchow, EMS Chief, City of Cannon Falls
13. Deborah Calvert, City Councilmember at Large, City of Minnetonka
14. Bradley Peterson, Executive Director, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
15. Steve Koering, Fire Chief, St. Louis Park Fire Department
16. Tom Fletcher, Council Member, City of Greenwood
Chair Liebling laid over HF2736 as amended.
HF621 (Huot) Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Chair Liebling moved that HF621 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Health Finance and Policy Committee bill.
Chair Liebling moved the H0621A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Jill Rohret, Executive Director, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board
2. Jim Rieber, Director of Emergency Medical Services Security and Emergency Management, Perham Health
Chair Liebling laid over HF621, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Committee bill.
HF449 (Huot) Medical resource communication center grant established, and money appropriated.
Chair Liebling moved that HF449 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Health Finance and Policy Committee bill.
Chair Liebling moved the H0449A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Matt Milder, Director of EMS, Regions Hospital
2. Dr. John L. Hick, EMS Physician, Hennepin Healthcare
Chair Liebling laid over HF449, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Committee bill.
HF141 (Huot) Ambulance services; Maximum amount reimbursed modified to ambulance services for volunteer education costs.
Chair Liebling moved that HF141 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Health Finance and Policy Committee bill.
Representative Huot presented his bill.
Testifying:
1. Buck McAlpin, Lobbyist, Minnesota Ambulance Association
Joe Harney, House Fiscal Analyst, responded to member questions.
Chair Liebling laid over HF141 for possible inclusion in the Committee bill.
HF196 (Huot) Fuel adjustment provided for nonemergency medical transportation and ambulance service reimbursement.
Chair Liebling moved that HF196 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Health Finance and Policy Committee bill.
Chair Liebling moved the H0196A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Buck McAlpin, Lobbyist, Minnesota Ambulance Association
Chair Liebling laid over HF196, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Committee bill.
HF643 (Huot) Ambulance provider assessment program established, supplemental medical assistance payments provided for ambulance services, and ambulance services exempted from MinnesotaCare provider tax.
Chair Liebling moved that HF643 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Health Finance and Policy Committee bill.
Chair Liebling moved the H0643A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Huot presented his bill as amended.
Testifying:
1. Buck McAlpin, Lobbyist, Minnesota Ambulance Association
Chair Liebling laid over HF643, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Committee bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 8.02 P. M.
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Representative Tina Liebling, Chair
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Krysta Niedernhöfer, Committee Legislative Assistant