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Partners in Advocacy
 Legislative advocacy has never been as important as it is right now. With state budget constraints and tough choices being made at the Capitol, more than ever before, we need to be a strong voice for people with disabilities. The following bills are currently in play at the legislature:
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HF0112 - Chief Author: Nelson
Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities licensure authorized to replace one larger facility, transition period rate and payment rate for the new facilities established, and money appropriated.
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HF0135 - Chief Author: Bly
Description: Health care availability and affordability for every Minnesotan guaranteed; Minnesota Health Plan, Minnesota Health Board, Minnesota Health Fund, Office of Health Quality and Planning, Patient advocacy ombudsman, and inspector general for the Minnesota Health Plan established; and money appropriated.
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HF0298 - Chief Author: Gardner
Description: Day training and habilitation insurance provisions changed, liability limits set, age limit changed for operators of vehicles for hire, commissioner directed to seek a federal waiver, and a sales tax exemption allowed for certain vehicles.
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HF2680 - Chief Author: Murphy, E.
Description: Mental health urgent care and consultation services established, general assistance medical care program modified, and money appropriated.
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HF2938 - Chief Author: Thissen
Description: Persons with disabilities licensure programs and provisions modified.
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SF0077 - Chief Author: Scheid
Description: Hennepin county intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/MR) licensing exception and replacement authority
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SF2639 - Chief Author: Lourey
Description: Services to persons with disabilities modifications
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Calendar of Events
Tuesday, February 23
Disability Matters - Tuesdays
at the Capitol
Tuesday, March 2
∙ Disability Matters - Tuesdays
at the Capitol
∙ MHC and MNDACA Day at
the Capitol
∙ ARRM Day at the Capitol
1 p.m. Rally in the Rotunda
Tuesday, March 9
∙ Disability Matters - Tuesdays
at the Capitol
∙ MN Organization on Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome Day at
the Capitol
∙ Courage Center & AXIS
Healthcare Day at the Capitol
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