STATE OF MINNESOTA SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
HEALTH FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Backer, Chair of the Health Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:02PM, on ¬¬¬¬¬February 12, 2025, in Room 120 of the Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
BACKER, Jeff, Chair
NADEAU, Danny, Vice-Chair
BIERMAN, Robert, DFL Caucus Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
CARROLL, Ned
DIPPEL, Tom
ELKINS, Steve
FRANSON, Mary
GILLMAN, Dawn
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
HUOT, John
KNUDSEN, Krista
LIEBLING, Tina
MAHAMOUD, Anquam
PERRYMAN, Bernie
PURSELL, Kristi
REPINSKI, Aaron
REYER, Liz
SCHOMACKER, Joe
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Non-Voting member present:
KEELER, Heather
Members excused:
Lead Bierman moved the minutes of February 10, 2025 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Lead Bierman moved to reconsider approval of minutes of February 10, 2025. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Lead Bierman moved the minutes of February 10, 2025 be approved as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF25 (Zeleznikar) Supporting Women Act.
Representative Zeleznikar moved HF25 be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Representative Zeleznikar moved to adopt the A2 amendment
The following non-partisan staff member presented a summary of HF25:
Joe Harney, House Fiscal Analyst
The following individuals testified on HF25:
Amber, Hornsby, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Esther Homes;
DeaVion Peoples, Client of Esther Homes;
Maggee Hanggee, Minnesota Catholic Conference;
Lauren Rose, Guiding Star Wakota;
Chris Massoglia, Americans United for Life;
Jill King, Director, Lakes Life Care Center;
Deputy Commissioner Wendy Underwood, MDH;
Jennifer Meyer, Executive Director, Options for Women East;
Becky Williams, Certified Life Coach, Pregnancy Choices;
Joyce Nevins, citizen.
Representative Zeleznikar renewed the motion that HF25, as amended, be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Chair Backer requested a roll call vote. The results are as follows:
AYES:
BACKER, Jeff, Chair
NADEAU, Danny, Vice Chair
DIPPEL, Tom
FRANSON, Mary
GILLMAN, Dawn
KNUDSEN, Krista
PERRYMAN, Bernie
REPINSKI, Aaron
SCHOMACKER, Joe
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
NAYES:
BIERMAN, Robert, Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
CARROLL, Ned
ELKINS, Steve
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
HUOT, John
LIEBLING, Tina
MAHAMOUD, Anquam
PURSELL, Kristi
REYER, Liz
On a vote of 11 Ayes and 10 Nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF24 (Knudsen) Born Alive Act.
Representative Knudsen moved HF24 be placed on the General Register.
The following individuals testified on HF 24:
Renee Carlson, General Counsel, True North Legal;
Chris Massoglia, Americans United for Life;
Cathy Blaeser, Co-Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life;
Sarah Zagorski, Induction Abortion Survivor;
Micaella Clay, Abortion Survivor;
Dr. Erin Stevens, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – MN Chapter;
Bethany Winkels, citizen.
Representative Knudsen renewed the motion that HF24 be placed on the General Register. Representative Franson requested a roll call vote. The results are as follows:
AYES:
BACKER, Jeff, Chair
NADEAU, Danny, Vice Chair
DIPPEL, Tom
FRANSON, Mary
GILLMAN, Dawn
KNUDSON, Krista
PERRYMAN, Bernie
REPINSKI, Aaron
SCHOMACKER, Joe
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
NAYES:
BIERMAN, Robert, Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
CARROLL, Ned
ELKINS, Steve
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
HUOT, John
LIEBLING, Tina
MAHAMOUD, Anquam
PURSELL, Kristi
REYER, Liz
On a vote of 11 Ayes and 10 Nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:46PM.
Representative Jeff Backer, Chair
Kaylyn Scourbys, Committee Legislative Assistant