Human Services Committee
Monday, March 10, 2025
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Jordan Rasmusson - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair
3:00 PM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator John A. Hoffman - Chair, Senator Jordan Rasmusson - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Abeler, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Erin K. Maye Quade, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Paul J. Utke, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: Senator Omar Fateh - Vice Chair
Senator John A. Hoffman called the meeting to order at 3:05pm.
Call to Order
S.F. 1138: Senator Mann: Change the Outcome appropriation to provide opioid prevention and education.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1138: 1. Colleen Ronnei, Executive Director; Change the Outcome 2. Megan Wagner, LADC, Director of Programming; Change the Outcome
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1138, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1138: 1. Colleen Ronnei, Executive Director; Change the Outcome 2. Megan Wagner, LADC, Director of Programming; Change the Outcome
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1138, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1689: Senator Kupec: funding increase for regional and local dementia grants.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1689: 1. Robert Freeman, Vice President of Public Policy; Alzheimer's Association
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 1689, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1689: 1. Robert Freeman, Vice President of Public Policy; Alzheimer's Association
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 1689, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1177: Senator Abeler: Disability services technology and advocacy expansion grant establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1177: 1. Alaina Gallagher, Executive Project Manager; ARRM
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 1177, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1177: 1. Alaina Gallagher, Executive Project Manager; ARRM
Senator Abeler moved that S.F. 1177, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2052: Senator Fateh: Community first services and support rates modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2052: 1. Wes Blomme, Board Member; Minnesota First Provider Alliance 2. Rick Varco, Political Director; SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2052, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2052: 1. Wes Blomme, Board Member; Minnesota First Provider Alliance 2. Rick Varco, Political Director; SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2052, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2053: Senator Fateh: Direct support services rate calculations report requirement provision.
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2053, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2053, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2168: Senator Fateh: Assisted living service providers direct care staff compensation requirements exemption provision.
Senator Erin Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2168. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2168: 1. Jon Sondergaard, Executive Director of the Lodgers; RPAMN 2. Ken Bence, Director of Research, Analysis and Policy, ARRM
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2168, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Erin Maye Quade moved that the A-1 amendment be adopted to SF 2168. MOTION ADOPTED The following individuals testified on S.F.2168: 1. Jon Sondergaard, Executive Director of the Lodgers; RPAMN 2. Ken Bence, Director of Research, Analysis and Policy, ARRM
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 2168, as amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1925: Senator Maye Quade: Essential community supports eligibility modifications provision, essential community supports services available expansion provision, caregiver respite services grants increased funding provision, and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1925: 1. Robert Freeman, Vice President of Public Policy; Alzheimer's Association 2. Tuesday Glover, Director of Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support & Dementia Services; Volunteers of America of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 1925, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1925: 1. Robert Freeman, Vice President of Public Policy; Alzheimer's Association 2. Tuesday Glover, Director of Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support & Dementia Services; Volunteers of America of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Senator Maye Quade moved that S.F. 1925, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2125: Senator Seeberger: Nonemergency medical transportation payment rates increase.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2125: 1. Scott Isacson, President; R-80 NEMT Association 2. Philip Stalboerger, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs; MTM, Inc.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2125, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2125: 1. Scott Isacson, President; R-80 NEMT Association 2. Philip Stalboerger, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs; MTM, Inc.
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2125, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1948: Senator Hauschild: Critical access nursing facilities increased funding appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1948: 1. Adam Masloski, Executive Director; Boundary Waters Care Center
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1948, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1948: 1. Adam Masloski, Executive Director; Boundary Waters Care Center
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 1948, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2144: Senator Putnam: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud appropriation for its operation of the Catholic Charities senior dining program.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2144: 1. Aaron Fisk, President & CEO; Catholic Charities of the Dioceses
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2144, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2144: 1. Aaron Fisk, President & CEO; Catholic Charities of the Dioceses
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2144, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1789: Senator Gruenhagen: Minnesota Board on Aging appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1789: 1. Maureen Schneider, Chair; Minnesota Board on Aging 2. Reena Shetty, Executive Director; MBA
Senator Gruenhagen moved that S.F. 1789, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1789: 1. Maureen Schneider, Chair; Minnesota Board on Aging 2. Reena Shetty, Executive Director; MBA
Senator Gruenhagen moved that S.F. 1789, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58pm.
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Senator John A. Hoffman, Chair |
Cassie Sohr, Legislative Assistant |