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• the DANB exam reimbursement.
• It does reimburse for curriculum and on-the-job training, but it's a max reimbursement of $1,250 per
• It does reimburse for curriculum and on-the-job training, but it's a max reimbursement of $1,250 per
• IHS payments are close to a Medicaid reimbursement rate. And then there is an opportunity.
• complex dental cases, increase dental student loan reimbursement rates, reimbursement for preceptors

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting minutes and then heard a detailed annual report from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and policy issues. He explained the committee’s review process, confidentiality protections, and national and North Dakota data showing that most maternal deaths are preventable and that mental health conditions, substance use, cardiovascular issues, infection, hemorrhage, and embolism are the leading causes. Members asked about suicide, domestic violence, midwife training, home births, and whether pregnancy testing at death scenes should be expanded; Dr. Arnold said better coroner education, more investigation of unexplained deaths, and possible post-mortem pregnancy testing could improve case identification, especially in rural areas. He also noted that deaths often occur well after 42 days postpartum and that mental health-related deaths remain a major concern. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matthew Clark on cigarette reduced-ignition-propensity standards and related fire prevention issues. He recommended updating the state’s cigarette propensity law to current national standards and also raised a separate recommendation to require fast-breakaway oxygen tubing for home oxygen users, citing fatal fires linked to smoking around oxygen. Members asked about implementation, cost, insurance coverage, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Dr. Clark said he would provide follow-up information and was willing to help with any legislation, but no agency bill had yet been planned. Next, Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services reported on the North Dakota Stroke System of Care. She described the statewide network of stroke-ready hospitals, registry-based quality improvement, and performance data showing continued improvement in stroke recognition, imaging, thrombolytic treatment, transfers, and EMS pre-notification. She highlighted new quality measures for inter-facility transfers and intracerebral hemorrhage care, and said the system remains strong but depends on continued legislative and hospital support. Committee members asked about participation by the VA hospital and were encouraged to consider outreach to include it more fully in the stroke system. Finally, the committee began a presentation on prior authorization and non-opioid pain treatment from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to non-opioid acute pain medications, especially in the 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window when pain is most severe, and said delays can push patients toward opioids. He emphasized that prior authorization has a role in utilization management but should not create barriers in acute pain care, and he noted that current use of the company’s non-opioid product remains very low. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• MORE THAN 80% OF THESE PAYMENTS.
• In 2023 alone, over $13 billion in improper payments were made.
• In 2023 alone, over $13 billion in improper payments were made.
• In 2023 alone, over $13 billion in improper payments were made.
• In 2023 alone, over $13 billion in improper payments were made.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• It delays the program to reimburse registered tow truck operators for the costs of towing indigent persons
• luxury vehicle tax, in the case of a vehicle lease, to be paid incrementally along with the lease payments
• hopefully goes to reduce some of the expense, some of the costs of the bridge, and goes toward those payments

Bills: HB2306 , HB2711

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

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• commissioner that contracts or offers to contract or provide, deliver, or arrange for, pay for, or reimburse
• So while Nevada Medicaid currently provides payment, ...while Nevada Medicaid currently provides payment

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• Current law allows courts to order payment for medical and mental health treatment, but the law does
• General's Office oversees the Crime Victims Compensation Program, which administers existing reimbursements
• existing detailed review processes to verify criminal conduct, document injuries, and documentation of payment
• The OAG has confirmed, and documentation of payment or loss.
• handle requests for tattoo removal in the same way they currently process other crime-related reimbursements

Bills: SB552 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1667 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1870 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB2180 , SB2405 , SB2569 , SB2570 , SB1646

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee heard a series of criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 1870 and SB 1727, both of which were adopted as committee substitutes and reported favorably to the full Senate. SB 1870 would bar local governments from adopting policies that decriminalize controlled substances or direct officials not to enforce state drug laws, with civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General for violations. SB 1727 was described as a technical change to make the draft a formal Legislative Council version of a TDCJ-related assault bill; both bills were also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up SB 2405, the major Sunset bill for TDCJ, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, Windham School District, and the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. Senator Parker explained that the bill continues and modernizes those agencies, requires a 10-year facilities and staffing plan, expands rehabilitation and reentry programming, improves parole-board consistency and training, and codifies various cleanup and inspector general recommendations. Sunset staff and agency witnesses discussed the bill’s data-sharing, program coordination, and projected savings from reducing delays in parole-voted programming; public witnesses generally supported the post-secondary education and reentry provisions, while some urged stronger statutory direction for Windham and more reform to medically recommended intensive supervision. The bill was left pending. SB 1804, SB 1099, SB 2569, and SB 2570 were also heard. SB 1804 would allow restitution for tattoo removal for human trafficking survivors and remove the age restriction so adult survivors can qualify; it was reported favorably and sent to the local calendar. SB 1099 would increase penalties for certain felony offenses when committed by a person determined to be unlawfully present in the country; immigration and civil rights witnesses opposed it as overbroad and difficult to administer, but it was reported favorably. SB 2569 would modernize unmanned aircraft reporting by requiring law enforcement agencies to post reports on public websites; it passed unanimously and was sent to the local calendar. SB 2570 would create a defense to prosecution for peace officers and correctional guards using less-lethal force weapons within the scope of their training; law enforcement witnesses supported it, civil rights and prosecutor witnesses raised concerns that it was too broad and could weaken existing use-of-force standards, and the bill was left pending for further work.

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• for costs associated with reimbursement for costs associated with removing<00:34:12.399><c> vehicles
• ><c> the</c><00:34:20.800><c> owner</c> reimbursement either through the owner reimbursement either through
• That's the payments and reimbursement of the funds to the counties. And that's a lot of money.
• Well, it's money that the state received and, according to our agreement, should have reimbursed the
• </c><01:00:32.480><c> the</c> agreement should have reimbursed the agreement should have reimbursed the

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Madam Chair and members, AB 880 ensures that nonprofit organizations receive prompt payment and fair
• Under current law, the state can delay payments without penalty to nonprofits with contracts exceeding
• AB 880 does two key things: eliminates the exemption that allows delayed payments to nonprofits under
• to cut back services, delay staff payments, and reduce program capacity.
• Timely payments from California should not be another barrier; it should be a sign of partnership.

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach. Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.

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• Madam Chair and members, AB 880 ensures that nonprofit organizations receive prompt payment and fair
• Under current law, the state can delay payments without penalty to nonprofits with contracts exceeding
• AB 880 does two key things: eliminates the exemption that allows delayed payments to nonprofits under
• to cut back services, delay staff payments, and reduce program capacity.
• Timely payments from California should not be another barrier. It should be a sign of partnership.

Committee: House Governmental Organization

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, disaster recovery, public safety, nonprofit payments, and restaurant regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday, with the authors and supporters emphasizing recognition of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist Californians and no opposition heard. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify billboard maintenance rules; the bill was framed as a safety and regulatory consistency measure and was moved forward after a motion and roll call. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk purchasing arrangements for construction materials to lower rebuilding costs after disasters; members raised concerns about state contracting, storage, and market competition, and the author said the bill would be refined with amendments and a sunset provision. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management. The committee also approved AB 381, which updates state procurement rules to address human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains by aligning California standards more closely with federal guidance. Supporters said the bill would give clearer compliance guidance to contractors and help prevent exploitation, while a question from the committee clarified that prison labor products would not be treated as forced labor under the measure. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring availability of test strips and drink lids and adding reporting requirements; supporters described personal experiences with roofieing, while festival and venue representatives opposed the bill unless amended, citing cost and operational concerns. Despite that opposition, the bill advanced to Appropriations. Later, AB 880 was heard to require prompt payment and fair reimbursement of direct and indirect costs for nonprofits receiving state grants, closing a prompt-payment loophole and drawing broad support from nonprofit and county health groups. AB 989 would establish California Native American Day as a paid holiday, with the author and tribal supporters describing it as a step toward recognition and reconciliation for California’s first people; it also advanced. Finally, AB 592 would extend temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant owners and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a shorter extension or permanent grandfathering. The committee approved the bill as amended, and the meeting adjourned after roll calls on the measures and consent calendar.

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• I'm an attorney, and I worked on payments policy for about 18 years for U.S.
• amount, and the bill would only apply to 10% of the financial marketplace in California, will the payment
• Right now, the U.S. has about 25 percent of the payment card volume worldwide, but we have...
• Right now, the U.S. has about 25% of the payment card volume worldwide, but we have about 40% of the
• It is not a part of the payment processing system at all.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 407, which would expand the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The author said the measure would increase flexibility and access to resources, and the bill was approved 7-0 and sent to the Committee on Local Government. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included AB 76, by a 7-0 vote. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on AB 1065, which would prohibit swipe fees on the sales tax portion of credit card transactions. Supporters, including small business owners, restaurant and grocery representatives, and a payments-policy expert, argued the bill would reduce costs for merchants and consumers and rein in dominant card networks. Opponents, including banks, credit unions, and payment industry groups, argued the bill is likely preempted by federal law, would be difficult to implement, and could disproportionately affect community banks and credit unions. After extensive questioning about preemption, fraud, implementation, and consumer impacts, the committee rejected the bill on a 6-0 vote, but then granted reconsideration by a 7-1 vote. The committee then heard AB 1365, which would create the Cal Account Program, a zero-fee, zero-penalty state banking account for unbanked and underbanked Californians. Supporters said the program would help low-income households, survivors of abuse, and others facing barriers to traditional banking, while opponents from community banks and credit unions argued existing low-cost accounts and the Bank On program already address the need and raised concerns about cost, feasibility, and duplication. The bill advanced on a 6-0 vote and later received enough votes on the reopened roll to move forward to the Committee on Labor and Employment. The committee also approved AB 1052, which would create a legal framework for digital assets and address unclaimed digital property and restrictions on public officials issuing or promoting digital assets, and AB 1180, which would create a pilot program for paying state fees with digital financial assets and require a report on broader adoption. Both bills passed with broad support after brief testimony and discussion. Final roll calls later confirmed AB 1052 and AB 1180, along with AB 407 and AB 1365, were moved out of committee.

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• and then 10% of the cleanup payment.
• and then 10% of the cleanup payment.
• and then 10% of the cleanup payment.
• and then 10% of the cleanup payment.
• and then 10% of the cleanup payment.

Bills: HF51 , HF1161 , HF2201 , HF2786 , HF1053

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• What do we know about how this kind of lump-sum payment could affect their eligibility for Medicaid,
• So this is a $25,000 one-time payment to, just to put it very bluntly, whoever is still living in this
• But that would be a kind of bifurcated fund where charter schools can apply for direct loan payments
• the... ...charter school getting direct loan payments from the Statewide Charter School Board, or is
• Those firefighters that retire after this will see the payment as directed here: $10 for each year of

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of appropriations and budget bills, with most of the early action focused on retirement cost-of-living adjustments. Senate Bills 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, and 1149 all advanced, covering COLAs for retired teachers, public employees, police, judges, and a special “tweener” group of police and fire retirees. Members questioned the actuarial impacts, funded ratios, and timing of the apportionment changes, and the author explained that the retirement bills were based on TRS or system actuarial estimates and that the 2036 apportionment cutoff could be revisited by future legislatures. SB 1149 was described as a one-time $25,000 payment for a limited group of older retirees, with estimated costs of $3.5 million for police and $5.8 million for fire. Most of these retirement measures passed on votes of 23-24 ayes with one nay. The committee also considered House Bill 4071, creating the Oklahoma Dream Accounts Investment Program to match the federal “Trump accounts” with up to $250 per eligible child, capped at $12.5 million. Democrats criticized it as a poor use of funds and objected to the federal program’s uncertainty and the emergency clause; the bill passed 17-8. House Bill 4072 created a taxpayer endowment trust fund by moving $200 million from the Revenue Stabilization Fund and redirecting a portion of future gross production tax overages into the new fund until it reaches $1 billion, after which it would generate future revenue streams. Members raised concerns about investment risk, oversight, and whether the fund was a “shell game,” but it passed 18-6. Several agency budget and limit bills were also approved, including HB 4057 for $25 million to expand the Bureau of Narcotics headquarters, SB 1158 for $252,000 to fund medication for minors in custody, SB 1164 for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse with $1.2 million in new appropriations plus $5.97 million for the 988 revolving fund, and HB 4040 for the Department of Health rural health transformation cash-flow needs tied to federal reimbursement. The committee also passed HB 4051 on FMAP preservation, SB 1161 for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, SB 1162 for the State Department of Health, and SB 1163 for DHS, where the largest discussion centered on avoiding an Advantage waiver waitlist, SNAP administrative costs, and child abuse multidisciplinary care centers. Most of these bills passed with little or no debate, though some drew questions about federal matching dollars and reporting requirements. Education-related items were also approved, including HB 4030, the State Department of Education budget limits bill, which maintained prior-year funding for textbooks, early intervention, literacy coaching, school security, and other line items; HB 4044 for OEQA’s growth-based teacher compensation and NBCT stipends; HB 4065 for school security funding at the School of Science and Math; HB 4067 for the School for the Blind and School for the Deaf; and HB 4038 directing $5 million of ODOT FY27 appropriations to the eight-year work plan. The committee also advanced HB 4046, which directs funding to the Military Readiness, Innovation, Education, Aviation Revolving Fund for projects including McAlester, Fort Sill, Altus, and Enid, with members questioning why additional money was needed so soon after prior appropriations. Throughout the meeting, most measures were reported as passed by wide margins, with a few dissenting votes on bills viewed as controversial or as reallocating funds away from other priorities.

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• Um, you heard the testimony from Encart regarding potentially not being reimbursed if repairs are done
• We can work out the details on the payment or work forward any way that seems to work for us.
• We can work out the details on the payment or work forward any way that seems to work for us.
• We can work out the details on the payment or work forward any way that seems to work for us.
• </c><00:18:09.840><c> or</c><00:18:10.559><c> work</c> out the details on the payment or work out the

Bills: HB1849 , HB2000 , HB1753 , HB1511 , HB276 , HB1513 , HB2188 , HB1876

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• Counties then reimbursed the department for actual usage of a state hospital bed based on our negotiated
• mental health services, updates to our clinical documentation requirements, and behavioral health payment
• And we did make initial payments totaling $48.6 million to 42 counties based on their progress on these
• And we did make initial payments totaling 48.6 million to 42 counties based on their progress on these
• have not done that yet, and you asked whether we will have or will have a method to identify and reimburse

Summary: The subcommittee heard budget and policy updates from the Department of State Hospitals, the Commission for Behavioral Health, and the Department of Health Care Services. DSH described its proposed 2026-27 budget of $3.2 billion, including savings tied to IST solutions, higher patient-driven operating costs, and a small increase in caseload projections. Officials said the department has met court-ordered IST treatment benchmarks, with wait times reduced from a pandemic peak of 1,953 pending placements to about 250, and average treatment initiation now around five days. Members asked about the effects of Proposition 36 and SB 1323, rising outside hospitalization costs, Medicare enrollment, and whether IST solution funding was being overbudgeted; DSH said referrals are slightly down overall, aging and medically complex patients are driving outside care costs, and the IST solution savings reflect slower-than-expected program activation rather than a service gap. The department also outlined proposed funding for CONREP cost increases, a new county-by-county LPS bed allocation model, electrical infrastructure upgrades at Napa and Patton, SB 380 transitional housing feasibility work, and additional dental staffing and space at Metropolitan and Patton. The Commission for Behavioral Health reviewed its role in the Behavioral Health Services Act transition and its new Innovation Partnership Fund. Staff said the commission is shifting from county-level innovation oversight to a statewide grant strategy, with the first $20 million RFA drawing strong interest and awards expected in mid-June. Members asked how “innovation” would be defined, whether grants could be renewed after the initial three-year contracts, and how the state would ensure the money supports real service delivery rather than general outreach or training. The commission also sought a liquidation deadline extension for the Alcove youth drop-in center grants so remaining funds can be spent before they revert, allowing sites to finish implementation and support the final evaluation. DHCS provided an overview of CalAIM and BH Connect implementation, including updated specialty mental health access criteria, new ASAM-based substance use treatment standards, contingency management, traditional health care practices for tribal members, workforce investments, evidence-based practice expansion, IMD participation, and transitional rent services. The department also addressed BHSA implementation, saying it does not track specific local program cuts but will monitor county three-year plans, performance measures, and outcomes as counties shift to the new funding structure. On H.R. 1, DHCS said it is preparing outreach, eligibility simplification, and exemption strategies to reduce Medi-Cal coverage losses, including clinic navigators, a statewide outreach campaign, and possible employment supports through a future waiver. The department also reported that BH-CHIP bond funds have supported 437 infrastructure projects, creating 546 facilities and more than 9,500 residential beds, with additional outpatient capacity and tribal investments. Finally, DHCS outlined a proposed 988 trailer bill to create a statewide designation process for 988 centers and mobile crisis teams, with implementation no earlier than October 1, 2027.

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• then, so you'll see if we skip down to line 51, you'll see that item there, managed care capitation payments
• is where the client or the patient actually hires their own person to do the care, and they get reimbursed
• person to do the care. the patient actually hires their own person to do the care, and they get reimbursed
• And we continue to put off raising the reimbursement rate for personal care services.
• And when we talk about the heavy lift, what the provider needs is a $36-an-hour reimbursement rate to

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• Members, we have the value-based reimbursement system in place.
• Any time there is a change in the cost for the nursing homes, they will get reimbursed through the VBR
• Additionally, we’ve also increased the reimbursement rate for nursing homes by 100 percent.
• I think many individuals are confused about how the reimbursement process for nursing homes is done.
• That's how the reimbursement system was set up.

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• Funds, you know, immediately provides some money in the form Of reimbursement, but it immediately provides
• We're looking to get full reimbursement for those.
• To date, we've gotten 36 million reimbursed from FEMA.
• I would recommend that they utilize the state appropriations to perform the projects, get FEMA reimbursement
• They oversee the issuing of policies, payment of premiums, and claims for our policyholders.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• The problem, though, is malpractice itself, not malpractice payments.
• incidents resulting in a payment per 1,000 physicians.
• So there's a lot of malpractice payments.
• Therefore, you save money on malpractice payments.
• You will reduce medical malpractice payments if you reduce medical malpractice.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• Whereas, there continues to be uncertainty about the timeline for payment. of SNAP benefits.
• We hope and expect that this money we have had to spend for SNAP during this shutdown will be reimbursed

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• evaluate the quality of the menu, not just the cost that a vendor was willing to make, not just the payment
• evaluation and whether the law really fits what we're doing here, where we're evaluating more than a payment
• back to the political subdivision, and you end up... ...reimbursements back to the political subdivision
• I guess I was going to, like, can we reimburse, as in, can the auditor's office pay $25 to Joe Q.'
• Chairman, Senator Davidson, the OMB fiscal policy on this issue does allow a state agency to reimburse

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• for the members, and specifies that members are not eligible to receive compensation but may be reimbursed
• for the members and specifies that members are not eligible to receive compensation, but may be reimbursed
• In the language, we talk about the county being able to get reimbursed from the state if this were to
• In the language, we talk about the county being able to get reimbursed from the state if this were to
• trying to work with the state again, but we seem to have a difference on whose responsibility the payment

Bills: HB2050 , HB2082 , HB2176 , HB2195 , HB2202 , HB2307 , HB2584

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Keywords: radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice, health workforce, rural health care, critical access hospital, supervision, telehealth