House Committee

Health and Human Services Reform

Chair: Tara Mack
For more information, visit the committee’s page on the House website.

Current Members

Tony Albright
District 55B
Susan Allen
District 62B
Jeff Backer
District 12A
Dave Baker
District 17B
Matt Dean
District 38B
Peter Fischer
District 43A
Mary Franson
District 08B
Mike Freiberg
District 45B
Tina Liebling
District 26A
Diane Loeffler
District 60A
Kathy Lohmer
District 39B
Tara Mack
District 57A
Sandra Masin
District 51A
Rena Moran
District 65A
Joe Mullery
District 59A
Roz Peterson
District 56B
Nels Pierson
District 26B
Duane Quam
District 25A
Joe Schomacker
District 22A
Jennifer Schultz
District 07A
Nick Zerwas
District 30A

Record On Conservation Issues

HF 2772: Triclosan Cleaning Products Prohibited (March 7, 2014)

Triclosan contained in soaps and sanitizing products ends up in our lakes and rivers. There is evidence that this chemical may affect hormone levels, and infectious disease experts are concerned that broad use also increases bacterial resistance making antibiotics less… Continue reading

How the Committee Voted

The bill is passed and referred to the Consumer Protection Committee.

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HF459: Banning Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging (February 26, 2013)

Bisphenol A is a toxic chemical linked to heart disease, cancer, and developmental and neurological problems. Children are particularly at risk from exposure. HF 459 bans Bisphenol A in children’s food packaging.

How the Committee Voted

The committee passed this bill and sent it to the House Judiciary Finance and Policy Committee for review.

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HF458: Banning formaldehyde in children’s soap and shampoo (February 26, 2013)

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of formaldehyde, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory problems. Formaldehyde is often added to shampoo, soap, body wash, and body lotions, and isn’t labeled as an ingredient, making it difficult for parents… Continue reading

How the Committee Voted

The committee passed this bill and sent it to the House Judiciary Finance and Policy Committee for review.

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HF605: Toxic Free Kids Act (February 26, 2013)

Currently, manufacturers don’t need to disclose if the products they sell in Minnesota contain even the most toxic chemicals known to affect the health of children. The Toxic Free Kids Act requires manufacturers to report this to the state, giving… Continue reading