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• Oklahoma's statute does not address data privacy.
• In that case, we're also paying the contractor for the services.
• to provide the service if that makes sense.
• high quality services.
• So, is that how you define high quality service?

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• The Committee on Human Services will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Holl. Here.
• services programs.
• Our record shows you as Steve Johnson, Office of Inspector General for Health and Human Services, and
• The record shows, again, Rachel Ashworth-Mazerolle with the Health and Human Services Commission, and
• For Child Care Regulation within the Health and Human Services Commission, so I'm here to answer any

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• of Human Services. of Human Services.
• Health I excuse me, Department of Human Health I excuse me, Department of Human Services Services
• Human Services to contract Department of Human Services to contract with<00:50:54.080> somebody
• of Human Services in support.
• This is 2114 relating to human services.

Bills: HB1518, HB1699, HB1747, HB1705, HB1565, HB1801, HB1645, HB2115, HB2114

Keywords: HB1518, Hawaii SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps, Department of Human Services, DHS, pre-release SNAP, pre-release application process, incarcerated individuals, prisoner reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, jail release, prison release, recidivism, food security, benefits eligibility, controlled substance felony, drug felony, drug conviction

Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• This portion of services to human trafficking victims is incredibly important, and our state needs to
• These challenges include a lack of clarity in defining human trafficking, insufficient data on trafficking
• to assess human trafficking victim service and especially reentry programs.
• There are some disagreements between Health and Human Services and some of the service providers over
• , state human services, prosecutorial and other justice system components, and legislative appointees

Bills: HCR3028

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.

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• We are on the verge of creating a senior services waiting list.
• There are three areas of services for seniors.
• We have home and community-based services, which is at the Department of Human Services.
• The cost varies between these three categories of services.
• Home and community-based services cost about $22,000 per individual.

Bills: HB3390, HB4199, HB4407, HB4412

Keywords: home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors

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• The time being 8:15, the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will come to order.
• First on the agenda today is an update from the Department of Human Services on their CMS and revalidation
• From the Department of Human Services on their CMS and revalidation update with Director Grom.
• For the record, my name is Christy Gro with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• <00:25:51.760> services<00:25:52.400> finance the house human services finance the

Bills: HF729

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

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• It was operated by a champion home and community-based services.
• The Human Services Commission rules say providers and their employees should avoid conflicts of interest
• Human Services. In 2005, there was 3.8 million.
• We are human beings just like everyone else.
• , or have their services rendered, or as promotion to get them.

Bills: HB451, HB645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB1536, HCR12, HCR12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• I worked at San Antonio Independent Living Services, it's called SALES, and I was data entry person.

Bills: HB451, HB645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB1536, HCR12, HCR12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• is<00:03:41.880> still human services committee that is still human services committee
• <01:25:47.920> Services from the Department of Human Services from the Department of Human
• You should not—everybody should be in human services.
• <01:39:07.160> I human services. You just shouldn't. I human services.
• And what this bill does human services.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Summary: The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 1767, as amended by the DE4 amendment. Representative Garande explained that the bill, originally intended to codify Integrated Community Supports (ICS), was being redirected because of concerns about fraud vulnerability and program integrity. The DE4 would create a smaller legislative study group to redesign ICS, pause DHS changes for about six months while the group develops a transition plan, continue DHS fraud investigations and enforcement, and ultimately terminate ICS as currently structured. Testimony in support came from Mr. Buck and Zania Harut of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota, both of whom argued that ICS is unstable, inconsistently implemented, and in need of a new statutory foundation. They said the current system mixes different service models under one rate framework, lacks clear codification, and has shifting policy guidance that creates compliance problems for providers and risks to people receiving services. They emphasized that the bill would preserve oversight and enforcement while allowing time to build a replacement service with clearer rules, documentation standards, and guardrails. Members asked about effects on counties, providers, data, audits, and fraud enforcement. Representative Curran and Mr. Berg said the bill would not change funding structures or DHS’s existing authority to audit, request documentation, investigate fraud, or sanction bad actors, and that the study group would use existing data to identify where problems are concentrated. Vice Chair Gillman supported the study-group approach as a bipartisan, public process and raised concerns about whether the bill would prevent DHS from acting on known fraud; Curran responded that the language was intended to preserve those enforcement actions. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE4 amendment.

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• The data is there; it's...
• A survey done by the Polaris Project, a national leader in human trafficking data, found that 69% of
• It's not simply cost data. Number two.
• That data should, we have the ability to have data today, it should drive our decisions, but not take

Bills: HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting

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• I call the Human Services Finance Committee to order. Members, we have a quorum present.
• Sections two, three, and five through eight are from the Department of Human Services policy.
• Page 156 of the DE is the **Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General** article.
• Section 11 also relates to human services background studies and is from the policy bill.
• No members, Elise Bailey, Budget Director of the Department of Human Services.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• I call the Human Services Finance Committee to order. Members, we have a quorum present.
• <00:16:14.639> Services<00:16:15.040> Office the Department of Human Services Office
• <00:27:08.720> Services directed to the Minnesota Human Services directed to the Minnesota
• <01:03:46.319> services<01:03:46.799> are Um, most people in human services are Um,
• Now, our members, Elise Bailey, budget director of the Department of Human Services.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will come to order.
• <00:02:42.920> Service and members of the Human Service and members of the Human Service Committee
• > by Department of Human Services, who, oh by Department of Human Services, who, oh by the<00:35:
• Human Services Finance Bill during the 2015 session.
• <01:14:54.480> Services when the Department of Human Services when the Department of Human

Bills: HF4110, HF4101, HF4144, HF3546

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• the human services judge reversed Dakota County Social Services' finding of maltreatment for lack of
• The resulting opinion from the human services judge had this excerpt in its analysis and conclusion:
• determination to Department of Human determination to Department of Human Services<00:25:56.399>
• and ultimately the Human Services and ultimately the Human Service<00:25:58.360> judge<00:25:
• the resulting opinion from the Human the resulting opinion from the Human Service<00:26:32.159><

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• I would like to call this Human Services Finance and Policy meeting to order.
• Human Services Direct Care Department of Human Services Direct Care and<00:09:09.920> treatment
• commissioner of the Department of Human commissioner of the Department of Human Services<00:09:24.640
• I am the Director of Business Operations for Blue Earth County Human Services and the Mankato?
• I'm the Director of Business Operations for Blue Earth County Human Services.

Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• I call the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• As members who've been here for a while will realize, the human services bills and the children and families
• require that the Department of Human Services,<01:08:13.680> the<01:08:13.920> Department<
• Last year the Health and Human Services bill directed the agencies to produce a grant report that simply
• c> the Human Services bill directed the Human Services bill directed the agencies<01:09:11.839>

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• 8:15 The House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will come to order.
• Good morning, Chair Schumacher, Chair Noor, and members of the Human Services Committee.
• In the Department of Human Services individualized home support with training program, David feels a
• <00:32:48.720> Services In the Department of Human Services In the Department of Human Services
• And again, I've been here two years and five months with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• We'll be calling the Committee for Human Services, April 1st, to order.
• I asked to move forward with HF 2523, a bill relating to Human Services appropriating money for HIV and
• the commissioner of Department of Human the commissioner of Department of Human Services<00:36:05.319
• Human Services and local Commissioner of Human Services and local pilot<00:37:10.960> counties
• We understand that the Department of Human Services has the responsibility to gather and analyze data

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• I call the Human Services Policy and Finance Committee to order. Members, we have a quorum present.
• the service, but who can do the service the service, but who can do the service and<00:02:20.959
• if that service services, right?
• The recommendation for 18 staff comes directly from the federal Department of Health and Human Services
• ." services." services."

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• <00:04:44.160> Services<00:04:44.600> so at the Department of Human Services so at
• the Department of Human Services so working<00:04:45.039> on<00:04:45.199> modernizing
• Currently, there are 62 active investigations into providers by the Department of Human Services, and
• <00:20:01.960> Services<00:20:02.960> and by the Department of Human Services and by
• present now the Department of Human present now the Department of Human Services<00:20:24.840>

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity