SF2322

SF2322 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council establishment

Related bill: HF3087

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

The bill aims to establish the Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council to address issues related to the health care workforce. The council will provide research, data analysis, and strategic advice to tackle workforce challenges and promote health care equity across Minnesota.

Main Provisions

Council Functions: The council will offer objective healthcare workforce research and conduct data analysis. It will collaboratively coordinate health care workforce policies, advise on legislation, and recommend policies and programs to meet workforce needs including those for training, retention, diversity, and changing demographics.
Focus Areas: Efforts will focus on workforce supply, demand, distribution, health equity, and training across various health professions such as oral health, behavioral health, pharmacy, nursing, and medical specialties.
Data and Research: The council will utilize data to assess workforce trends, identify critical needs, and develop strategies to enhance workforce education and retention.

Significant Changes

Creation of Committees: The council will establish committees focusing on specific health workforce issues and will ensure representation from rural and diverse communities.
Membership and Structure: Composed of 16 members, the council includes legislators, state officials, and appointees by the governor with expertise in health care workforce needs. Appointees will have diverse geographic and demographic backgrounds.
Roles and Responsibilities: The council will regularly engage stakeholders to prioritize workforce needs and provide ongoing feedback and recommendations on healthcare workforce initiatives and emerging trends.
Planning and Reporting: A comprehensive workforce plan will be submitted to the legislature every five years, starting January 2027, with interim updates to the governor on progress and emerging workforce needs.

Relevant Terms

Health care workforce
Diversity and inclusion
Workforce shortages
Training and education
Workforce equity
Recruitment and retention
Legislative advice
Data and analysis
Council membership
Rural health care

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file
Introduction PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Health and Human Services
March 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	State and Local Government
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Rules and Administration
March 31, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Rule 12.10: report of votes in committee

Citations

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