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September 2, 2016

MEETING NOTICE

Representative Kathy Hogan, Chairman, has called a meeting of the HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE.

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Harvest Room, State Capitol, Bismarck

Agenda: Presentation by the Legislative Council staff of bill drafts to implement recommendations relating to the study of behavioral health needs and the study of family caregiver supports and services; comments and committee discussion regarding proposed bill drafts relating to the role and function of the Department of Human Services, policy changes that do not require additional funding to implement, program expansion with additional funding requirements, statutory references for mental health professionals, Medicaid and Medicaid Expansion cost- sharing provisions, Down syndrome and eligibility for assistance, definition of addiction counseling, hospital discharge policies, and other recommendations from the study of family caregiver supports and services; and other presentations including a memorandum by the Legislative Council staff relating to history and funding for the state's continuum of care

Special Note: Anyone who plans to attend the meeting and needs assistance because of a disability should contact the Legislative Council staff as soon as possible.

Committee Members: Representatives Kathy Hogan, Bert Anderson, Dick Anderson, , Alan Fehr, , Gail Mooney, Naomi Muscha, Kylie Oversen, Jay Seibel, Peter F. Silbernagel, ; Senators Tyler Axness, Dick Dever, Oley Larsen, Judy Lee, Tim Mathern

Staff Contact: Michael C. Johnson, Fiscal Analyst

Any member unable to attend this meeting is asked to notify this office as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Jim W. Smith Director

JWS/RWT