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MN HF1491
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Duane Quam
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AI Summary
- Expands the Rural Health Advisory Committee from 16 members to 21 members, with all members required to reside outside the seven-county metropolitan area
- Adds five new membership positions: representative of a local public health agency or community health board, health professional or advocate with mental illness experience, representative of a community organization addressing health disparities, individual with economic development expertise or employer, and three consumer members from communities experiencing health disparities
- Replaces "midlevel practitioner" terminology with "advanced practice professional" for one committee position
- Maintains committee governance under Minnesota Statutes section 15.059 without per diem compensation for members, with the governor appointing members based on commissioner recommendations and ensuring geographic balance
Legislative Description
Rural health advisory committee membership expanded.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
2/8/2023
Committee Referrals
Health Finance & Policy2/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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