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• Charles Watkins, Department of Children and Family Services. Thank you for your question.
• The bill strengthens For the drug, but for the professional service they provide.
• Mylon Ford, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Louisiana Blue.
• Mylon Ford, Vice President, Pharmacy Services, Louisiana Blue.
• The bill ensures that local pharmacies are reimbursed fairly for the professional services they provide

Bills: HB591 , HB765 , HB826 , HB870 , HB938 , HB1151 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1196 , HB1236 , HB1241

Committee: Senate Insurance

Keywords: liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs, generic drugs, biosimilars, formulary placement, drug formulary, cost-sharing

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• capability of looking at these proposals and trying to see how, in fact, it'll improve the way we deliver services
• capability of looking at these proposals and trying to see how, in fact, it'll improve the way we deliver services
• the credentials, training, and experience necessary to protect instructional quality and student services
• >> So, we are contracting our bus services right now.

Bills: HB2185 , HB2621 , HB2179 , HB2534 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB2560 , HB2565 , HB2172 , HB2298 , HB2304

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools

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• A certificate of need is required for new tertiary health services if those services were not offered
• Elective percutaneous coronary interventions, or PCIs, are tertiary services subject to the certificate
• These are facilities that operate for the primary purpose of providing outpatient surgery services.
• Lisa Thatcher, come on up, and then after that we'll go to our remote panel.
• Info, other remote folks. Whenever you're ready.

Bills: HB2545 , HB2613 , HB1496 , HB2155 , HB2283 , HB2340 , HB2425 , HB2437 , HB2577

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

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• address the healthcare shortage by creating an expedited pathway for the provision of telemedicine services
• Telepharmacy services by removing certain mileage and visitation requirements.
• Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center within the Health and Human Services
• Unfortunately, our daughter's doctor involved Child Protective Services.

Bills: HB514 , HB1652 , HB2117 , HB2298 , HB3269 , HB46 , HB46

Committee: House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC

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• But the Human Services judges at DHS were not included, so this just adds those Human Services judges
• Madam Chair, I believe it's 35 Human Services judges that we have at the Department of Human Services
• </c> who are in positions of Public Service who are in positions of Public Service coming<00:32:14.679
• , Metropolitan Transportation Services.
• 00:44.119><c> the</c> transportation services these are the transportation services these are the directors

Bills: HF1379 , HF1596 , HF2260 , HF1429

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• A or B recommendation from the Preventive Services Task Force and preventive services included in HRSA
• Preventive Services Task Force.
• Remote is Dr. Helen Chu, Dr. Beth Harvey and Dr. Maria. Remote is Dr. Helen Chu, Dr.
• Remote is Dr. J. Miller and Dr. Matt LaGalbo.
• No one is required to receive any service.

Bills: SB5877 , SB5967

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, preventive services, state authority, healthcare access, insurance coverage, public health

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• Military service becomes more worthwhile to pursue when the rewards of that service are valuable.
• Thank you for your service.
• Additionally, we encourage Congress to focus on improving the transition services for service members
• , including service-disabled veterans.
• Half of them are... service-disabled.

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention

Summary: This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.

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• </c><00:14:44.560><c> uh</c> when the National Weather Service uh when the National Weather Service uh
• </c><00:15:17.240><c> is</c> what the National Weather Service is what the National Weather Service is
• </c> 5 years ago National Weather Service 5 years ago National Weather Service made<00:31:51.760><c>
• Weather Service did make on the horizon.
• It's not just the weather service putting out their information.

Bills: SCR21 , SCR75 , SCR50 , SCR149 , SCR47 , SCR163 , SCR169 , SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Senate Bill 1983 is directing the Department of Human Services to provide foster care.
• look at this provision if it passes and goes into effect and look at post-21 and see if there's services
• That Majority Leader Lawson and I are interested in post-21 services and try to evaluate that.
• if the judge deems that they need to stay in this Level E group home and receive rehabilitation services
• So, congratulations and thanks for your service.

Bills: SB1558 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1426 , SB633

Committee: House Children, Youth and Family Services

Keywords: child care, licensing, definitions, foster care, child welfare, SB1983, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention

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• </c><00:15:53.440><c> in</c> being able to utilize DPC services in being able to utilize DPC services
• I was going to say a two-tier service, but we already have like a 40 tier service of health care access
• I was going to say a two-tier service, but we already have like a 40 tier service of health care access
• or different services more uh services or different services or<00:43:53.839><c> is</c><00:43:54.000
• If you get your telephone service.

Bills: HF2400 , HF1724 , HF3437 , HF4333 , HF2874 , HF4052

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care

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• And what we've done is put it in a position where there are some specific additions of services that
• We've done is put it in a position where there are some specific additions of services that the general
• things like that is what we services things like that is what we were<00:09:04.480><c> focused</c><00
• But while you’re looking for that, we have the right to refuse service to anybody. >> Oh, I agree. >>
• But while you’re looking for that, we have the right to refuse service to anybody. >> Oh, I agree. >>

Bills: SB279 , HB478 , SB279 , HB478

Committee: House Commerce and Small Business

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

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• services, or personal care services, conditioned on the payment of an entrance fee in addition to or
• The ESIP program provides an array of services such as developmental services, occupational and physical
• service plan.
• The ESIP program provides an array of services such as developmental services, occupational and physical
• service plan.

Bills: HB2675 , HB2681 , HB2714 , HB2688 , HB2481 , HB2116 , HB1408

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State

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• Was that this will better enable these service providers, these nonprofit service providers for the most
• Kaiser Family Foundation have organizations that provide these kinds of services.
• House Bill 2984 directs the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to allow SNAP dollars to
• I've had discussions with Lindsey from the Department of Human Services.
• And then I want to plug in the services because we're not doing the help with mental health.

Bills: HB4422 , HB4117 , HB4300 , HB4298 , HB2984 , HB3344

Committee: House Children, Youth and Family Services

Keywords: immigration, public assistance, legal status, food assistance, state benefits, family resource center, community support, employment services, kinship families, social connections, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, licensing, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, daycare, licensed child care facility, child care subsidy

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• Required services include prenatal education.
• SB 1758 is a substantial expansion of behavioral health services.
• SB 1758 is a substantial expansion of behavioral health services.
• , wraparound services, independent living, skill building, and ambulatory detoxification services.
• Individuals lost services overnight and were left scrambling.

Bills: S0036 , S0864 , S0268 , S0844 , S0514 , S1404 , S0914 , S1758

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Keywords: nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, uterine fibroids, public records, health privacy, epidemiology, medical information, emergency department, physicians, privacy, personal information, sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia, pain management, controlled substances, prescribing education, continuing medical education

Summary: The committee first considered SB 268, a public records bill for emergency physicians. A strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and the sponsor said it was intended to protect current emergency department physicians and eligible family members who submit a written request. Emergency physician Dr. Sean Patterson and several health care organizations supported the bill, citing threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported SB 268 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then heard SB 514, creating the Doula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women, with priority for those affected by substance use disorder. Members discussed how the Department of Health would implement the pilot, collect data, and work with existing maternal health partners. An amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and help address Florida’s maternal health crisis. The bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 36, on use of professional nursing titles, drew extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be able to use the title “doctor” in clinical and advertising settings while clearly identifying themselves as nurses. The sponsor said the bill was about transparency and patient clarity, while several senators raised concerns that patients could confuse DNPs with physicians. Supporters from nursing groups said the bill protects earned credentials and does not expand scope of practice. The committee adopted an amendment aligning the bill with the House version and reported SB 36 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also reported favorably SB 864, creating a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data; SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain health professionals; SB 1404, revising memory care licensing for assisted living facilities; and SB 914, clarifying dry needling authority for occupational therapists. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad public assistance bill affecting Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described reforms including stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. Members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, eligibility verification, and due process concerns, while the sponsor said the bill would require federal approval and legislative review before implementation. Three amendments were adopted to adjust drug list update timing, expand public testimony on the high-cost drug list, and require faster prior authorization responses with a temporary supply in emergencies. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of SB 1758.

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• Uh, other sections of this administrative services that, as far as entering into a contract, one of the
• > this</c> Uh, other sections of this Uh, other sections of this administrative<00:07:16.319><c> services
• that</c><00:07:17.680><c> as</c><00:07:17.919><c> far</c><00:07:18.000><c> as</c> administrative services
• that as far as administrative services that as far as entering<00:07:18.479><c> into</c><00:07:18.720

Bills: SB89 , SB54 , SB127 , SB128 , SB77 , SB78 , SB100 , SB101 , SB102 , SB103 , SB113 , SB126 , SB122 , SB136

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: pilotage, commission, statewide laws, maritime regulation, repeal, sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, state agency, continuous operation, government efficiency, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, 911 services, 911 Board

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• We also serve our three and four-year-olds, and in speech language services, we're currently serving
• 731 speech students who have a separate IEP for speech services.
• To give you an example, since October 1 up until April, I've spent $272,000 on contract speech services
• , and I would just... ...for speech services, and I would just like to add we're supplementing the speech
• Thank you very much for your service, Mr.

Bills: HB441 , HB445 , HB477 , HB441 , HB445

Committee: House Health

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax

Bills: SB45 , SB61 , SB222 , HB385

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice

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• Thank you for all you do in servicing and treating our constituents around the state.
• She provides services at the Veterans Hospital or Veterans Clinic in our district, right?
• I also want you to consider that this is not limited to services from state funds.
• We actually are one of the few COCs that provide all of the services ourselves.
• , we all know the issues we're having with behavioral health services and access to services.

Bills: SB237

Committees: Senate Health & Welfare , Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews, confidentiality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

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• The judge thanked me for my service and let me know that there's a...
• You know, getting out of jail really helped me buy into VA services, buy into mental health services.
• And you continue to fight and be of service. It does something for us, doesn't it?
• And I just absolutely love the fact that you're involved in the service afterwards because service never
• I also received mental health services there.

Bills: HB2620 , HB2960

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: homeless veterans, emergency shelters, state funding, veterans' services, grant distribution, veterans, treatment court, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health, substance abuse

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• Under this bill, an ambulance service... ...and the other responsible party.
• Under this bill, an ambulance service may not sell or assign medical debt for ambulance services following
• We have one remote panel: Tanisha Ross, John Heckel, and Megumi Azekawa.
• Then the second panel will be remote: Laura Sanders, Kim Hickman, and Jim Noel.
• We have one remote panel: Mary Sue Gorski and Louise Kaplan. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair.

Bills: HB2540 , HB2113

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, radiologic technologists, diagnostic imaging, healthcare regulation, professional supervision, state licensing