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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- strengthen local workforce would strengthen local workforce development,<01:16:30.719><c> expand</c>
- </c> HD2 relating to pharmacy. HD2 relating to pharmacy.
- </c> >> Thank you. uh DCCA board of pharmacy >> Thank you. uh DCCA board of pharmacy with
- </c> the DCCA that relate to pharmacy the DCCA that relate to pharmacy lensure.<01:27:33.600><c> So,<
- </c> between pharmacists, um, pharmacy between pharmacists, um, pharmacy wholesalers,<01:27:39.760><c
Bills:
HB1183 , HB1656 , HB1658 , HB1661 , HB1663 , HB1664 , HB1859 , HB2116 , HB2271 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB2360 , HB2387 , HB2472 , HB1805 , HB2469 , HB1815 , HB1860 , HB2117 , HB2118 , HB2437 , HB2438 , HB2604 , HB1590 , HB2156 , HB2268
Committee:
House Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This program operates under contract oversight of the Board of Pharmacy.
- We make psilocybin therapy, legal, local unaffordable.
- I called 3 different pharmacies to try to get a different flavor.
- So only compounding pharmacies could add flavor to medication now.
- pharmacy.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- pharmacies.
- State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
- safety and improving pharmacy practice.
- the co-chair for the Washington State Pharmacy Association's compounding section.
- Our Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission expects high standards and takes action when a pharmacy is
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
healthcare, patients, cardiovascular procedures, outpatient services, surgical facilities, HB2613, compounded medications, compounded drugs, pharmacy compounding, bulk drug substances, active pharmaceutical ingredients, API, drug safety, patient safety, pharmacy license, Washington pharmacy law, RCW 18.64, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FDA, pharmaceutical compounding
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- students, and pharmacy technicians from across the state attending Pharmacy Day at the Capitol today
- on behalf of the Arizona Pharmacy Association.
- The Arizona Pharmacy Association is a professional organization representing Arizona licensed pharmacy
- I appreciate Susan's engagement on all things politics and local government and coming down here today
- What this bill is about is simply allowing local control to be restored, especially when it pertains
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kai Sun. Members also welcomed newly sworn Representative Cody Rhyme and congratulated Sergeant-at-Arms Chuck Fitzgerald on his recent wedding. Several members introduced guests and visiting groups, including pharmacists at Pharmacy Day at the Capitol, the Arizona Education Association, the Well-Being Collaborative of Arizona, and local officials and constituents from around the state.
The chamber then took up House Resolution 2001, which designated March 18, 2026 as Health Workforce Well-Being Day in Arizona. The resolution cited burnout and workforce shortages among physicians, nurses, medical students, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals, and urged state officials and health organizations to prioritize workforce well-being. It was adopted without objection to waive first and second reading, and Representative Bliss introduced guests connected to the Well-Being Collaborative.
The House also considered several bills on third reading. House Bill 2375, relating to housing and historic neighborhoods, drew extensive debate over local control, historic preservation, housing shortages, and concerns about exclusion and segregation; it passed 31-24, but without the required two-thirds vote for its emergency clause. House Bill 2931, concerning the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, passed 36-19, and House Bill 2992, creating a child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention pilot program, passed 35-20 after debate over whether funds should instead support broader sex education. Senate Bill 1010, substituted for House Bill 4027 and relating to historic names, passed 33-22. The House also handled committee assignments, referrals, and first readings of additional Senate bills before adjourning until the next day.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion, zoning, municipal services, property tax, land use, metes and bounds, Alabama Highway 157, Judge of Probate, SSUT, simplified sellers use tax
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- document to help us look forward to the future and work together among all branches of government, local
- statewide Challenges around housing shortage, but also how that connects to our cities, our cities and local
- SB 1998 will take care of that and allow local Communities to define what they call a quality event to
Keywords:
housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a local match, 20% of total cost.
- is</c><00:09:43.600><c> a</c><00:09:43.760><c> match</c><00:09:44.880><c> uh</c><00:09:45.120><c> local
- </c><00:09:45.440><c> match</c> funds. there is a match uh local match funds. there is a match uh local
Bills:
HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135 , HB247 , HB317 , HB318 , HB253 , HB271 , HB135
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, age verification, parental consent, consumer protection, app store regulations, data privacy, Internet filters, digital safety, minors protection, civil liability, device manufacturers, obscenity, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 21st, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, this is a major cost-saving bill, not only for state government, for local.
- Where this is at play for our local uh county governments is if you take advantage of uh registering
- </c><00:09:48.800><c> Uh</c><00:09:49.120><c> current</c> government, for local.
- Uh current government, for local.
- Where this is at play for our local<00:10:59.440><c> uh</c><00:10:59.760><c> county</c><00:11:00.079>
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher, Tier I, Tier II, public pension, pension reform, education employees, retirement system, sick leave, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, beneficiary, lump-sum payout, rollover, service retirement
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The Houston Hunter Bill, named after two local Marines—excuse me, one Marine and one soldier—who took
- I appreciate our local newspapers.
- It's Susan Alverson with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
- Um, as you know, we license pharmacists and pharmacies, including hospital chain pharmacies. ...pharmacies
- , including hospital chain pharmacies.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Most people prefer to just go to their regular pharmacy to get their meds.
- as well, for financial... ...the routing to certain pharmacies.
- They’re local entrepreneurs who want a fair shot.
- Not only do they regulate the practice of pharmacies, so pharmacists and their pharmacies, they also
- Not only do they regulate the practice of pharmacies, so pharmacists and their pharmacies, they also
Bills:
SB1176 , SB1186 , SB1235 , SB1286 , SB1446 , SB1458 , SB1515 , SB1616 , SB1641 , SB1668 , SB1670 , SB1678 , SB1747 , SB1787
Keywords:
stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, disclosure, state contracts, procurement records, donations, transparency, EMS, reciprocity, interstate compact, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, licensure, public safety, military personnel, veterinary telemedicine
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- These pharmacies are required to submit the access to care plans annually by February. 28, the Board
- of Pharmacy is required to collaborate with the boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine regarding
- certification course content the or a pharmacy implemented the provisions of this bill in September
- Pharmacy and BioLogics Solutions.
- They estimate the proof to the Board of Pharmacy of their written collaborative practice agreement.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> local supplements paid to the teachers. local supplements paid to the teachers.
- , an insurance company, a pharmacy, and a PBM; and Optum Pharmacy, a PBM and a pharmacy.
- Now, you pharmacy. A PBM and a pharmacy.
- And it starts with pharmacy.
- </c> a fix to a local project, a former local a fix to a local project, a former local projects<06:38
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/24/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- AND SO THAT THESE MOVEMENTS ALTHOUGH LOCAL, WERE ALSO NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL.
- to fill that prescription, that you have no idea whether that pharmacy and the organization meant to
- We have seen the impact of these pharmacy benefit Managers.
- We've seen pharmacies close.
- We have pharmacy deserts, particularly in the rural areas that I represent, and it is Pharmacy benefit
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior Journal, and began with ceremonial recognitions before moving to legislative business. Members honored the Schenectady Belmont Pop Warner football team for winning the Eastern Regional Championship and being a top-ranked national team, with Senators Parker and Tedisco praising the players, coaches, and volunteers. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 1636, mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson and recognizing his lifetime of civil rights, labor, voting rights, and social justice advocacy. Multiple senators spoke in support, reflecting on his influence on politics, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the message that “I am somebody.”
After the resolution, the Senate took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, largely focused on health care, insurance, and public health. These included measures on municipal law, mental hygiene, correction law, executive law, and several insurance and public health bills addressing prescription drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, rebates, and anti-competitive drug practices. Senators Myrie, Borrello, Jackson, Fernandez, and others explained votes in support of transparency, patient access, and lowering drug costs; some members noted concerns about pharmacy deserts and corporate consolidation. Most bills passed with broad margins, though a few drew more opposition, including Calendar 304 on anti-competitive drug agreements.
On Calendar 289, an amendment concerning domestic violence was ruled non-germane by the chair. Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick appealed, arguing the amendment would create a public registry for persistent domestic violence offenders to help protect potential victims. The Senate voted on the appeal, the ruling of the chair stood, and the bill was then restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed. The Senate then completed the calendar, had no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- public service when he was elected to the Kennewick City Council in 2015, where he worked to strengthen local
- Council in 2015, where he worked to strengthen local government, support public safety, and promote economic
- thoughtful advocate for innovation, workforce development, and policies that support families and local
- Confirmed as a member of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
- Barton, is confirmed as a member of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Pharmacy services... Individuals at all DOC facilities in Washington State.
- Pharmacy services are provided from a DOC centralized pharmacy located in Centralia, and prescription
- I also feel strongly that local resources mustn't be commandeered without an agreement.
- County jails, as we all know, are funded by local taxpayers.
- detention and reinforces local discretion.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5917, which would change how the Department of Corrections and Department of Health distribute abortion medications from state stockpiles. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure would remove pricing restrictions, allow the medications to be donated or sold more flexibly to health care providers, and help avoid expiration of existing supplies. Supporters, including the Washington State Women’s Commission, the governor’s health policy advisor, DOH, physicians, and Pro-Choice Washington, said the bill would improve access to medication abortion and miscarriage care, especially for people facing barriers. Opponents argued it would expand state involvement in abortion, shift costs to taxpayers, and raise safety concerns. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing portion shown.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6080, which would require written contracts before local jails accept people in federal custody and would prohibit some out-of-state transfers absent a valid judicial warrant. Senator Cleveland said the bill was prompted by a situation in Clark County and was intended to provide clarity, reimbursement, and accountability for local governments. Supporters from the Latino Community Fund, the Association of Counties, and the City of Vancouver said it would protect taxpayers and local discretion. The sheriffs’ association supported some of the bill’s goals but raised concerns about unintended consequences for routine federal arrests and wanted more clarification. The hearing on SB 6080 was then closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6085, which would revise the Institutional Welfare Account, formerly the incarcerated individual betterment fund, to require more input from incarcerated people and their families on how the funds are spent and to change some allowable uses. The sponsor said the bill would ensure the account reflects current needs and supports family contact, reentry, and institutional safety. Testimony was mixed: the Washington State Reentry Council supported the concept but objected to requiring legislative appropriations and to using the funds for reentry services; a Department of Corrections representative supported the intent but raised concerns about removing law library funding without replacement. After testimony, the committee moved into executive session and considered several bills and amendments, including SB 5940, SB 5945, SB 5957, and SB 5966. Multiple amendments were offered and mostly failed on SB 5940 and SB 5945, while one amendment on SB 5945 passed. The committee advanced SB 5940, SB 5957, and SB 5966 with due-pass recommendations, and the transcript ends with the committee adjourning after the final action on SB 5966.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS DEFER, HHS-LBT, HHS Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Anna T. for Operating Engineers Local 3 in support; AA Castillo, Hawaiʻi Mason Union Local 1 in support
- James Kuski, Board of Pharmacy, and support.
- only get it at my one little pharmacy.
- only get it at my one little pharmacy.
- talking about are available at every pharmacy.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is.
On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided.
The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The pharmacy that filled my prescriptions for the past 25 years was the awesome pharmacy, Olden's Pharmacy
- of pharmacy.
- of pharmacy.
- benefit managers and pharmacy benefit managers are agents of insurance Pharmacy benefit managers are
- I am the President of the Massachusetts Pharmacy Association and the Director of Pharmacy at Greater
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a lengthy public hearing with testimony on a wide range of health insurance and access-to-care bills. Early testimony focused on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement, with supporters of H. 1326 arguing that pharmacy benefit managers and MassHealth managed care arrangements reimburse independent pharmacies too little, contributing to pharmacy closures and “pharmacy deserts.” The committee also heard repeated support for H. 1151/S. 742 on cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, H. 1288/S. 716 on telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, H. 1309/S. 761 on full-spectrum pregnancy care without cost-sharing, H. 1312 on insurance coverage for doula services, H. 309 on prompt access to health care by removing deductibles for certain services, H. 809/H. 1227 on biomarker testing, H. 1162/S. 810 on reducing inequities in access to medical procedures by limiting insurer cuts tied to Modifier 25, and S. 726 on insurance coverage for mobile integrated health.
Testifiers included legislators, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, emergency and rehabilitation clinicians, and patients and family members. Supporters of the brain injury bill said cognitive rehabilitation is medically necessary, improves long-term outcomes, and can reduce institutional care and public costs; they noted the bill has been heard repeatedly and has support from the Brain Injury Commission and prior favorable committee action. Supporters of the pregnancy care and doula bills described out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to maternal health and shared personal stories of high bills and unmet support needs. Biomarker testing advocates and cancer patients said coverage gaps deny patients access to precision treatment, can lead to avoidable suffering, and should be standardized across insurers; several speakers said insurers often deny claims despite clinical benefit. Dermatology witnesses said insurers’ use of Modifier 25 cuts reimbursement for same-day evaluation and procedure visits, forcing separate appointments and increasing patient burden. Mobile integrated health supporters described home-based care as a way to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions, especially for patients with transportation or mobility barriers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- ...to a pharmacy in one month.
- Pharmacy fraud. Give me that one. So pharmacy fraud would be, you know, pill mills.
- they're paid by the pharmacy.
- for the pharmacy that it owns.
- I'm here on behalf of the Texas Pharmacy Association to discuss potential waste and abuse by pharmacy
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments, an act relating to the Wyoming Pharmacy Act.
- amendments, an act relating to the Wyoming Pharmacy Act.
- amendments, an act relating to the Wyoming Pharmacy Act.
- the Wyoming Pharmacy Act.
- the Wyoming Pharmacy Act.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a pharmacist with Amazon Pharmacy here in Austin, and I'm testifying on behalf of Amazon Pharmacy
- I'm testifying on behalf of Amazon Pharmacy in support of House Bill 2402.
- Amazon Pharmacy is a full-service, digital-forward pharmacy in your pocket.
- The small pharmacies, and I know we're going to argue, well, U&C's not well— The small pharmacies, and
- For the local and uncontested calendar, is their objection hearing none is so ordered.
Bills:
HB 107 , HB742 , HB1639 , HB1700 , HB2071 , HB2187 , HB2402 , HB2516 , HB3211 , HB4529 , HB5342 , HB694 , HB923 , HB4655 , HB107
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a series of health and human services bills and left each one pending after public testimony. HB 4655 would expand financial literacy instruction for youth aging out of foster care to include credit scores, predatory lending, scams, banking, budgeting, and related consumer topics; the sponsor and Buckner International described the need to protect foster youth from financial pitfalls. HB 923 would add three public members and one physician to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel; supporters said it would improve informed consent and patient voice, while a witness raised concerns about a House amendment requiring a physician majority for decisions and senators questioned scope-of-practice limits. HHSC said the panel is an independent body and the bill expressly bars it from changing scope of practice.