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• The notice even accurately stated that this is required by both state and federal law.
• House Bill 368 provides much-needed protection to individuals who require a protective order.
• Additionally, current inventory requirements Do not explicitly require identification of marital property
• The timing requirement for temporary administrators to file proof of service is unclear.
• claims must state whether the decedent was married and requires marital property characterization.

Bills: HB368 , HB3311 , HB1734 , HB2495 , HB2716 , HB793 , HB3376 , HB2524 , HB3421 , HB3446 , HB3181

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

Bills: HB320 , HB207 , HB208 , HB290

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning

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• requiring requiring uh<00:21:21.919><c> residents</c><00:21:22.320><c> to</c><00:21:22.559><c> keep<
• Um, I don't ever want mask madness ever again at any level of government.
• Um, I don't ever want mask madness ever again at any level of government.
• </c> RSA chapter 128, there is a requirement RSA chapter 128, there is a requirement for<00:44:27.200
• </c><01:06:59.760><c> to</c> for our nonprofits who are required to for our nonprofits who are required

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• We will likely be moving out of the Rules Committee tomorrow the mask bill of Senator Valdez, and expect
• We also heard the masking bill in our committee. We heard the AI companion chatbot bill also.
• The other thing is in a short session for important bills like the masking bill... ...moving.
• On the mask bill, do we have any idea how agencies would, or would they follow that?
• You mentioned the law enforcement masking bill. It will likely come up for a floor vote.

Summary: Senate and House Democratic leaders opened the week by saying the Trump administration and federal actions are a major focus of the session, alongside a push to advance Washington-specific priorities. They said floor action had begun with bipartisan bills and that more floor votes were expected later in the week. Among the measures highlighted were the law enforcement masking bill, a bill regulating flock cameras, a bill on preserving access to preventive health services, and a bill on land banking for housing. They also flagged upcoming hearings on regulating large energy-use facilities and other committee work. Leaders discussed several policy and budget issues. On revenue, they said broad-based tax increases were unlikely, but they were still considering targeted options such as closing tax exemptions, a tobacco tax increase, and a proposed millionaire’s income tax, with technical work still underway on the latter’s mechanics and offsets. They also said a payroll tax proposal was unlikely to advance in its current form. On affordability, they pointed to housing, health care, child care, and federal tariffs as major cost drivers, and cited bills on medical debt, preventive care, and public hospital support as part of their response. Other topics included child welfare, where leaders said they shared concerns about protecting children and were working on follow-up legislation tied to the Keeping Families Together Act and DCYF’s identified critical incidents. They also said they were open to reviewing bills on accountability for public funds and NGO spending, and noted that WSU’s request for funding to cover student worker collective bargaining agreements would be considered in the budget process. On the masking bill, leaders emphasized that Washington law enforcement is not the target and said the bill includes a private right of action because federal agencies may not comply; they described it as a response to federal overreach and said it was likely to move in committee soon. They also mentioned possible floor action on a firearms-in-sensitive-places bill, and said victim-protection bills and a 0.05 BAC bill were among other notable measures under discussion.

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• Those three things are required to be somebody riding in the front seat with a permitted driver in this
• It has to be reported from the courts to the licensing division, even if it's called masking.
• It prevents masking violations.
• </c> is even if it's uh it's called masking is even if it's uh it's called masking it<00:20:12.440><c
• :20:15.080><c> so</c> it prevents masking uh violations so it prevents masking uh violations so that's

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up several bills out of order. House Bill 15, sponsored by Leader Rudy, would lower the learner’s permit age to 15 while keeping the graduated driver’s license system in place until age 17. Supporters, including a 14-year-old witness, argued it would give teens more supervised driving experience, align Kentucky with surrounding states, and help families and the workforce. Members raised questions about safety, parental supervision, and regional driver’s license office backlogs, but the bill was reported favorably with a committee substitute attached after a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 444, which would conform Kentucky CDL rules to federal reporting requirements by preventing masking of violations and would lower the age for certain hazmat CDL endorsements from 21 to 18 for in-state use only, excluding school bus endorsements. The sponsor and supporters said the change would help address truck-driver shortages and support delivery of propane, agricultural products, and other hazardous materials. A question was raised about possible insurance cost increases, but the sponsor said companies would decide whether to hire younger drivers and that the bill was intended to keep trucks moving. The bill was reported favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 157, a Department of Agriculture initiative creating a tag bill for commercial vehicles, was briefly presented and reported favorably with a committee substitute. House Bill 188, dealing with driveaway plates for businesses that transport vehicles for others, was also heard. The sponsor said the bill would clarify how many plates a business needs, reduce insurance exposure, and help keep a Warren County driveaway business in Kentucky rather than moving to neighboring states. After questions about how the plates work and a committee substitute changing the issuing authority language, the bill was reported favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. The committee then adjourned.

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• wear a mask at all times at work for five or six months of the year.
• But the scientific method requires that a hypothesis be tested before it is accepted.
• , were vaccinated and did not have to mask or test weekly.
• It also requires complaint count reporting, and I believe that's a little...
• It also requires complaint count reporting, and I believe that's a little bit misleading, too, but requires

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first heard opening remarks from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein and CMS Medicaid Director Dan Brillman, who discussed ongoing federal-state collaboration and praised Louisiana’s work on Medicaid and health system reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 1214 by Chairman Miller, which would create an Office of State Healthcare Facilities within LDH to centralize oversight of five state-operated inpatient facilities. LDH said the bill would streamline administration, combine shared services, add no new FTEs, and improve care and outcomes for vulnerable residents. Members asked about capacity and waiting lists at the facilities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee next considered House Bill 1041 by Representative Ghali, a medical-freedom bill aimed at prohibiting denial of access or discrimination based on “medical intervention status.” After amendments were adopted, the bill was narrowed to exclude K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, health care facilities, and tuberculosis-related actions, while keeping existing school outbreak exclusion law in place. Supporters, including patients, nurses, physicians, and advocacy groups, testified that mandates during COVID caused coercion, job loss, and harm, and argued for bodily autonomy and informed consent. Opponents, including the Louisiana Hospital Association, American Lung Association, and Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said the amendments addressed some concerns but warned the bill could weaken outbreak protections for children; after debate, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 414 by Representative Chenevere, which closes a loophole in background-check law by barring hiring of certain direct-care workers with substantially similar out-of-state convictions that would disqualify them in Louisiana. Amendments clarified the definition of covered workers, removed licensed ambulance personnel, and addressed documentation and third-party screening. The Attorney General’s office said the bill is intended to protect vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries from people with serious criminal histories, and supporters from disability and EMS communities backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee began House Bill 786 by Representative Egan, which would prohibit managed care organizations from using extrapolation to determine provider audit overpayments or recoupments, requiring decisions to be based on actual claims. Members discussed a proposed amendment preserving the Department of Health and Department of Justice’s ability to use extrapolation in fraud investigations under existing law, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

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• And requires the governor to take all actions necessary to comply with the prohibition.
• would require Arizona to lose their federal funding, it's nothing more than an empty threat.
• I'm here to respectfully urge you to oppose the National Guard Act duty requirements.
• When police are required to enforce immigration law, trust breaks down.
• underneath their masks.

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission to add governor-appointed defense and industry experts, expand advisory participation, require more frequent meetings and reporting, and create a commission fund. The sponsor and a witness from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center said the bill would modernize Arizona’s approach to retaining and attracting military missions and defense-related business. After adopting a Gowan amendment, the committee voted 6-1 to give SB 1618 a do pass recommendation as amended. The committee then heard SB 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar deployment of the Arizona National Guard into active combat without a congressional declaration of war. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized foreign wars. Opponents, including a retired National Guard officer, warned it could harm readiness, create tension with the Pentagon, and risk federal funding or missions. The committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1047 a do pass recommendation. Next was SB 1474, which preempts state and local restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities, requires immigration-enforcement training, and, under amendment, requires county sheriffs to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE by January 1, 2027. The sponsor said the bill would improve cooperation and enforcement consistency, while opponents—religious leaders, public servants, and others—argued it would expand federal immigration enforcement, increase fear in communities, and burden local agencies with an unfunded mandate. After a lengthy and contentious debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1474 a do pass recommendation as amended. Finally, the committee considered SB 1620, which changes Arizona Space Commission membership by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The commission chair said the changes would align Arizona with other states and improve structure and continuity. The bill passed 5-1 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1365, a strike-everything amendment removing the income cap for disabled veterans’ property tax exemption on a primary residence; members discussed whether very high-income veterans should still qualify, but agreed the bill would help disabled veterans. The committee adopted both amendments and gave SB 1365 a do pass recommendation.

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• I'm working on a piece of legislation that would require federal agents to follow Minnesota's law around
• I'm working on a piece of legislation that would require federal agents to follow Minnesota's law around
• ban, a ban on masks.
• I'm working on a piece of legislation that would require federal agents to follow Minnesota's law around
• </c><00:04:29.919><c> Senator</c> mask on ban, a ban on masks. Senator mask on ban, a ban on masks.

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• remind the committee that, you know, a schedule I drug is something that has no medical use and requires
• The hearing loss screening required that the shall in place goes on to say the method shall report the
• and it's kind of like a hearing deficit because he now ...was wearing masks, and it's kind of like a
• But I blame that on the masks because he couldn't see, even though he could hear, but it was muffled.
• But I'm interpreting this as asking or requiring outside births at birthing centers and other places

Committee: House Health and Welfare

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• California law requires that CSAVE review. can approve schools or training facilities before they can
• Current law requires the state hotline to dispatch county mobile response teams, and also limits FERS
• Today I am presenting AB 611, which will require newspapers to give a 120 days notice before selling
• I rise today to present AB 1326, as COVID-19 showed, wearing a mask is an important public health tool
• However, currently there is no codified right to wear a mask.

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• Um, I would have to check on the reporting requirements in particular. Okay.
• </c> The last thing that we need is masked The last thing that we need is masked men<00:30:25.840><c>
• If you require any accommodation, please speak with our sergeant-at-arms staff.
• Men in masks pulled a guy that works at the burger joint down the street out of his car.
• Multiple armed men wearing masks and vests labeled police approached Mrs.

Bills: HF3415

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• House Bill 103 requires hospitals and surgical centers to adopt and implement policies that require the
• the mask to be inhaled.
• Further, The sides of the mask to be inhaled.
• Further, the mask only filters particles that are 5 microns or larger.
• Another question I have was around any requirements for cybersecurity.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 103, which would require hospitals and surgical centers to adopt policies using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures. Representative Woodson and several nurses and health care advocates testified that surgical smoke contains harmful chemicals and pathogens, poses respiratory risks to operating room staff and patients, and that the bill is needed to protect nurses and address workforce shortages. Members from both parties voiced support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 223, as amended, which would allow residents of nursing home or assisted living rooms to use fixed cameras, with guardrails on consent, non-rotatable placement, and prohibitions on posting footage online. The sponsor said the measure is intended to help families monitor loved ones and deter abuse or neglect, while supporters from AARP and some caregivers described cameras as tools for accountability and peace of mind. Facility and industry representatives raised concerns about privacy, dignity, roommate consent, and the potential impact on personal care conversations and resident autonomy. After questions and debate, members discussed how consent would work, who could access recordings, and how the bill would handle roommate changes and misuse of footage. The sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined in later committees. HB 223 was reported favorably as amended by a 16-2 vote, with Representatives Campbell and Franklin voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• for the Veterans Success on Campus officers, or VSOs, by removing the master's degree requirement to
• THIS LEGISLATION WILL REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT, OR VRA COUNSELORS
• It was Garrett Morgan who invented the gas mask, as well as the traffic light.
• It was Garrett Morgan who invented the gas mask, as well as the traffic light.
• It was Garrett Morgan who invented the gas mask, as well as the traffic light.

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• Uh, it allows masks as long as all law enforcement at the scene are not masked.
• Uh, it allows<00:03:44.879><c> masks</c><00:03:45.440><c> as</c><00:03:45.680><c> long</c><00:03:45.920
• ><c> as</c><00:03:46.159><c> all</c><00:03:46.400><c> law</c> allows masks as long as all law allows
• masks as long as all law enforcement<00:03:47.040><c> at</c><00:03:47.200><c> the</c><00:03:47.360><c
• That mean at at least one masked.

Bills: SB2347 , SB2911 , SB2033 , SB2158 , SB2993 , SB2778 , SB2672 , SB2014 , SB3144 , SB3096 , SB3097 , SB2968 , SB2363 , SB3154 , SB2400 , SB3313 , SB2896 , SB3279 , SB2614 , SB2687 , SB2754 , SB2549 , SB3325 , SB2658 , SB2659 , SB2602 , SB2611 , SB2877 , SB3063 , SB2615 , SB3232 , SB2875 , SB3272 , SB2854 , SB3203 , SB2803 , SB2804 , SB3302 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB2412 , SB2657 , SB2880 , SB2540 , SB2414 , SB3142 , SB3202 , SB2281 , SB2852 , SB2272 , SB2479 , SB2589 , SB2936 , SB2720 , SB2730 , SB2749 , SB2688 , SB2798 , SB3040 , SB3107 , SB3010 , SB3109 , SB3140 , SB3187 , SB2057 , SB2377 , SB3048 , SB3083 , SB3182

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• The actions of the federal government have statewide impacts that require every one of us to work together
• Impacts that require every one of us to work together on solutions that align with Washington's values
• But last week, a mother in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good, was shot by a masked agent.
• while Operating in Washington from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public.
• We will be required to spend more of our state dollars to receive less federal dollars, as outrageous

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature, with 96 members present. The session included the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome and blessing from Squaxin Island Tribe members, followed by the swearing-in of several representatives by retired Justice Mary Yu. The Speaker also recognized the deaths of Senator Bill Ramos, Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding with a moment of silence. In opening remarks, the Speaker emphasized the impacts of federal actions on Washington, including tariffs, H.R. 1, health care costs, Medicaid and food assistance losses, climate and clean energy funding threats, immigration and civil rights concerns, and the need to protect food, health, shelter, and affordability. Representative Stokesbary responded for House Republicans, focusing on Washington’s high cost of living, opposing an income tax, and urging action on affordability, housing, and crime. Both sides framed the session as a difficult but important period for budget and policy decisions. The House adopted House Resolution 4665 to notify the governor that it was organized and ready for business, and adopted House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 to receive the governor’s address and establish the session’s cutoff dates. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, adopted permanent House rules, and approved several committee reassignments and appointments. A House delegation then reported back from a visit with Governor Ferguson, and the House adjourned until the next day, when it was scheduled to meet in pro forma session before the joint session for the governor’s State of the State address.

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• her fellow students to mask.
• We simply cannot know whether it would be valuable to require masking someday in the future.
• </c><00:19:41.559><c> future</c><00:19:42.559><c> we</c> require masking someday in the future we require
• </c> regarding immunization requirements regarding immunization requirements having<02:06:39.719><c>
• </c> required full CPR requires two required full CPR requires two attendants<04:52:51.360><c> necessitating

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• They will help clarify the masking issue and describe why this cover up was so egregious.
• They will help clarify the masking issue and describe why this cover up was so egregious.
• They will help clarify the masking issue and describe why this cover up was so egregious.
• They will help clarify the masking issue and describe why this cover up was so egregious.
• </c> she was raising concerns about masking. she was raising concerns about masking.

Summary: The New Hampshire House Special Committee on the COVID Response Efficacy met to continue its fact-finding review of the state’s pandemic response, with the chair restating the committee’s mission and focus on federal guidance, federal funding, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID, patient rights, and vaccination policies. The chair said the committee had previously reviewed materials about the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a COVID vaccine case and CDC internal emails about vaccine risks, and introduced additional research on CDC testing and communications failures. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to summarizing articles and a recent U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report titled *Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals*. The chair argued that CDC testing and guidance were flawed, citing delayed data publication, confusing guidance, a faulty early COVID test, missed opportunities to study silent spread, and alleged suppression of safety information. The Senate report was described as alleging that FDA and CDC officials knew their surveillance systems could mask vaccine safety signals, that officials discouraged internal analysis from being shared externally, and that newer analytical methods identified multiple statistically significant adverse-event signals. The chair also discussed the V-safe system, VAERS, and claims that federal officials downplayed or concealed adverse-event data. Members and the chair connected these federal issues to New Hampshire, noting changes in the state’s health care landscape since the pandemic, including more urgent care facilities and satellite ERs. The chair suggested New Hampshire should develop independent scientific assessment resources to validate federal information in future emergencies. Representative Wheeler noted that the materials would be entered into the committee record and made available on the House website. No votes were taken; the committee discussed the materials, invited further questions, and indicated that a proposed committee communication would be revisited later after additional supporting information is gathered, with a goal of issuing a statement by the end of June.

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• , Speaker Melissa Hortman, was murdered by a person purporting to be law enforcement and wearing a mask
• ,</c><00:02:23.280><c> refusing</c><00:02:23.680><c> to</c> streets, wearing masks, refusing to streets
• , wearing masks, refusing to identify<00:02:24.319><c> themselves,</c><00:02:25.040><c> entering</c><
• <c> the</c><00:02:41.599><c> middle</c><00:02:41.760><c> of</c><00:02:41.840><c> the</c> wearing a mask
• in the middle of the wearing a mask in the middle of the night.<00:02:42.400><c> That</c><00:02:42.640

Summary: House DFL leader Stevenson said the tied House will require cooperation, noting the caucus has tried to model bipartisan work through co-chairs and that he has a good working relationship with Speaker Damuth. He highlighted the three new DFL special-election winners—Xp Lee, Shelley Buck, and Meg Luger-Nikolai—as bringing health, tribal leadership, nonprofit, labor, and education experience to the chamber. On policy, Stevenson said DFLers want to push back against certain federal immigration enforcement tactics, including masked officers and warrantless entries, and tied the issue to the murder of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. He also said the caucus will pursue gun restrictions such as bans on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, binary triggers, and ghost guns, while acknowledging that Republican leadership would need to allow a floor vote for any bill to advance. He added that DFLers are open to and will lead on fraud prevention, especially in programs serving vulnerable Minnesotans, and said those who steal public funds should face prison. Looking ahead to the second year of the biennium, Stevenson said he hopes for a large bonding bill focused on statewide infrastructure needs, but warned he will not support using bonding as leverage for unrelated policy concessions. He also said affordability will be a major focus, especially food, energy, housing, and health care costs, and argued Minnesota should try to counter rising premiums and hold insurers and pharmaceutical companies accountable.

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• Members, Senate Bill 1024 establishes licensing and registration requirements for roadable aircraft.
• Additionally, the bill requires ADD to issue motorcycle-sized license plates for the rotable aircraft
• Known as ticket masking, for us, ticket masking provisions for speeding and red light violations are
• Known as ticket masking, for us, ticket masking provisions for speeding and red light violations are
• Then they would be required in 2028 in Paradise Valley and... ...then they would be required in 2028

Bills: SB1010 , SB1024 , SB1205 , SB1232 , SB1366 , SB1552 , SB1624 , SCM1002 , SCM1006 , SCR1004

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting

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• So hydroxychloroquine requires, at least when it's given as a prescription, requires the patient to get
• So hydroxychloroquine requires, at least when it's given as a prescription, requires the patient to get
• . requires, at least when it's given as a prescription, requires the patient to get regular eye exams
• Again, nothing is mandated, nothing is required on the vaccine portion.
• One of her nebulizer masks broke and we had to go to the doctor and try and get it.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several measures. HCR 42, sponsored by Representative Perkins, urged Congress to support programs aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for Medicaid and Medicare patients. The sponsor said it would help elderly and low-income residents, while Representative Dahl argued the referenced program could cost more than other pharmacy options and criticized the resolution. No one testified in support or opposition, and the hearing on HCR 42 was closed. The committee then heard SB 878, a pharmacist practice act bill sponsored by Senator Fitzwater. The bill would make permanent several pandemic-era pharmacy practices, including pharmacist administration of certain vaccines, medication therapy plan authority, dispensing of some medical devices and supplies, over-the-counter availability of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine with warning labels and standardized procedures, and nonprofit pharmacy emergency waivers. Supporters said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, reduce delays in treatment, and help pharmacies remain open. Opponents raised concerns about vaccine authority shifting away from the governor, the safety of over-the-counter hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, and whether pharmacists should be treated as equivalent to physicians. The Missouri Pharmacy Association, Walmart, and Walgreens testified in support, and the hearing was closed without a vote. The committee also heard two resolutions. HCR 538, by Representative Hruza, would designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and encourage support for research and advocacy. Members generally supported the resolution, with comments about the severity of ALS and the importance of early communication supports; no opposition was presented. HCR 4661, also presented by Representative Hruza, would encourage awareness and screening for chronic kidney disease, especially among high-risk patients, and promote public-private education efforts around urine albumin-to-creatinine testing. Testimony emphasized the prevalence and cost of kidney disease and the value of early detection. The committee took no votes on these measures and adjourned after the hearings.