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• So what we're trying to do is be cognizant of what this would actually mean, actually be in practice,
• I mentioned before I'm an attorney, and I have a practice based in Tarrant County.
• This is a best practice, and this bill requires the annual reappraisal best practice for those appraisal
• Is it best practice to, or is it common? I guess maybe that's the best way to phrase it.
• Is it common practice to go ahead and evaluate properties every year for volatility, or is it not?

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

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• We need to consider how practice and how medical decisions will be greatly affected by this equivalency
• That takes all of this motion practice and unnecessary time and cost and expense in litigating what's
• I'm an orthopedic surgeon practicing in the Tampa Bay area since 2011.
• I've owned my own practice since 2014.
• I treat health insurance patients, but I'm I've owned my own practice since 2014.

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• Uh unfair or deceptive trade practice.
• The consortium has built the practices.
• </c> and I do family I practice family law. and I do family I practice family law.
• </c> of medical practice. of medical practice.
• I'm keeping my eye on the clock only. ...medical practices, uh, for example, dental practices, uh, other

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,</c><00:24:36.000><c> they're</c> pred predatory practices, they're pred predatory practices, they're
• practices practices um<00:35:06.880><c> yeah</c><00:35:07.119><c> here</c><00:35:07.280><c> in</c><00
• </c> practice this um way of pricing. practice this um way of pricing.
• </c> least expensive states to practice least expensive states to practice pharmacy<01:49:13.520><c>
• </c><02:31:24.479><c> experiences</c> kinds of really practical experiences kinds of really practical

Bills: HB20, HB2612, HB2404, HB2459, HB2194, HB1880, HB2284, HB1969, HB2458, HB1546, HB2161, HB1721, HB1641, HB2137, HB1782, HB2360, HB1965, HB1897, HB1513

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, mortgage, debt, secured transactions, real property, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cooperative associations, electric utility cooperatives, agricultural cooperatives, mutual help, food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 20, which would create a lava zone insurance subsidy/fund. The Insurance Division opposed the bill, arguing that lava zones 1 and 2 are the highest-risk areas, that a subsidy would not reduce the underlying risk or loss costs, that it could invite similar subsidy requests for other hazards, and that the bill may conflict with HICV by diverting funds from the CRF. Members discussed the lack of authorized homeowners insurance in those lava zones, the role of HPIA and the surplus market, and the difference between the proposed lava-zone subsidy and the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. The chair noted 37 submitted testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on HB 20 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2612, relating to mortgages, which would clarify that a mortgage does not exist independently of the debt it secures and is not independently enforceable from that debt. The Hawaii Credit Union League and Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill, while several individuals testified in support, arguing it would restore Hawaii’s long-standing lien-state rule and prevent so-called “zombie mortgages” after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s White decision. Supporters said the bill would protect borrowers from delayed foreclosures and predatory lending practices, while opponents and the Insurance Division emphasized that foreclosure actions still require proof of standing and possession of the note, and that lenders generally pursue foreclosure without seeking deficiency judgments. Committee members questioned the Insurance Division about how the current market works, whether lenders could wait out the statute of limitations and then foreclose only on the mortgage, and whether equitable tolling or later defaults could allow refiling. The division said it is still trying to attract authorized insurers back into the lava-zone market, but has seen little progress. No vote or final action on HB 2612 was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• practice to get those biomearkers practice to get those biomearkers markers,<00:16:07.360><c> are</c>
• > physical</c> I've been a practicing physical I've been a practicing physical therapist<00:59:33.920
• </c> practice every day. practice every day.
• So that is out into the the practice.
• </c><02:41:33.439><c> It's</c> standards of medical practice. It's standards of medical practice.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is a lucrative business practice.
• This is a lucrative business practice.
• This is a lucrative business practice.
• This is a lucrative business practice.
• This is a lucrative business practice.

Bills: HF3878, HF4131, HF3796, HF4097

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

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• Evidence-based practices and aligned to the school improvement framework.
• to make sure that we have the best practices for multilingual students, our best practices for our special
• ed students, and our best practices for students in poverty.
• that we know can have an impact, whether it’s bilingual practices, whether it’s practices that are less
• As a practical matter, though, we really need this help.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public hearing in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 budget for education and local aid. Opening remarks from Senator Pavel Payano, Representative Pat Duffy, and local leaders emphasized the importance of education funding for Lawrence and other Gateway Cities, with Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero highlighting the city’s high-need student population, Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, early college and career pathways, and the need for sustained support to close achievement gaps. The Education Secretariat testified in support of the budget, with Acting Secretary Amy Kershaw outlining investments in early literacy, universal pre-K, student mental health, school meals, high school redesign, higher education affordability, and early childhood systems. Commissioner Noi Ortega described higher education proposals including expanded free community college, continued free tuition at public four-year institutions, student success funding, early college and dual enrollment investments, and the Bright Act and Drive Act. Commissioner Pedro Martinez detailed K-12 proposals such as full Student Opportunity Act funding, increased Chapter 70 aid, special education circuit breaker funding, transportation aid, literacy initiatives, and a new Accelerating Achievement Initiative aimed at schools with the greatest needs. Commissioner Kershaw also described early education proposals including funding for C3, child care financial assistance, CPPI, workforce supports, and administrative funding restoration. Committee members questioned the administration about the pending local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to address health care and other cost drivers in school funding. Officials said the local contribution report is expected by the end of June and that a draft will be shared for public comment after data analysis is complete. Members also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities between districts and urged a broader review of the formula. In response, the commissioners said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but further work is needed, and they pointed to the new achievement initiative, literacy efforts, and early college expansion as ways to improve outcomes. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• Red and blue states acknowledge a greater need for basic guardrails around transparency, best practice
• </c><00:23:31.039><c> infeasible</c> well-intended but practically infeasible well-intended but practically
• Our concerns is not with the intent but with the practical impact on homeowners.
• </c><00:47:56.240><c> I</c> the practical impact on homeowners.
• I the practical impact on homeowners.

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• I practiced for a number of years. While I don't currently practice, I do remain licensed.
• It is an evidence-based practice.
• I've seen differentials for evidence-based practices versus non-evidence-based practices.
• Because they're not able—they've got more overhead than a private practice. That just is a fact.
• Because they're not able, they've got more overhead than a private practice.

Summary: The House Health Services Subcommittee met to approve the October 7, 2024 minutes and then shifted to behavioral health as the main topic. Representatives Woodridge and Vaught described the work of the behavioral health working group, saying Arkansas needs a more proactive system that improves access, reduces red tape, and focuses on a few achievable policy changes for the 2027 session rather than many bills. Members discussed barriers such as low reimbursement, workforce shortages, licensing and credentialing hurdles, rural access problems, and the need to better use community providers, compacts, and step-down services. Director Paula Stone of DHS’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health gave a detailed overview of the behavioral health system. She said Medicaid pays for more than 75% of behavioral health services in Arkansas and explained that when people are jailed or admitted to the state hospital, Medicaid generally stops, leaving state general revenue to cover care. She described current efforts including family-centered treatment for children, community reintegration group homes, a new adolescent substance use disorder residential unit, expanded community mental health center contracts, a secured restoration unit to reduce state hospital backlogs, and an IMD waiver to allow Medicaid payment for certain residential services. She also said DHS is working on crisis services, forensic evaluations, and provider rebidding in areas previously served by ERISA. Members asked about reimbursement for jail services, the lack of a statewide behavioral health dashboard, civil commitment options, crisis stabilization units, and whether Arkansas should expand step-down or long-term facilities for people who cannot safely return to the community. Stone said the state hospital backlog remains significant, average stays are still about 14 months, and crisis stabilization units have had mixed success, with Fort Smith and Jonesboro performing better than Fayetteville and Little Rock. The meeting ended with a commitment to continue the work, with more substantive discussion planned for August.

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• I practiced for a number of years. While I don't currently practice, I do remain licensed.
• It is an evidence-based practice.
• I've seen differentials for evidence-based practices versus non-evidence-based practices.
• Because they're not able—they've got more overhead than a private practice. That just is a fact.
• Because they're not able, they've got more overhead than a private practice.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• This bill ends that practice by creating clear and actionable rights for consumers, strong limits on
• Finally, this legislation balances privacy rights with practical consideration.
• Instead, they will have real rights and clear limits on corporate practices.
• Instead, they will have real rights, clear limits on corporate practices, and strong protections for
• He dedicated himself to helping various companies improve their business practices.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized several guests in the chamber, and adopted a resolution congratulating Coleman-Nee on election as National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. It also took up several local and personnel matters, including a sick leave bank for Emily Cullick and later Paul Stavarski, and local bills affecting the town of Weston and a Dorchester housing/library procurement exemption; those measures were advanced to third reading or engrossment as appropriate. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees. The main business was Senate No. 2516, the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, which came before the Senate on a Ways and Means substitute (Senate Document 2608). Senators Creem, Moore, Charles, Feingold, Keenan, and others spoke in support, describing the bill as a comprehensive consumer privacy measure with data minimization rules, limits on sensitive data, protections for minors, and strong Attorney General enforcement. Several amendments were debated, with many rejected or withdrawn, while some were adopted, including provisions on geolocation data protections, opting out of targeted advertising, affiliate and merger/acquisition protections, internal operations exemptions, parental access to child data, and a Ways and Means amendment. A number of other amendments on employee data, union data, loyalty programs, AI training, reporting, and related issues were either not adopted or held/withdrawn. After the amendment process, the Senate adopted the amended Ways and Means substitute and ordered the bill to a third reading. The bill was then passed to be engrossed on a roll call vote of 40-0. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. The session adjourned in memory of Darrow Logan Alexander of South Boston.

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• This program will build that alignment in a practical and informed way.
• SIPAC was created to facilitate telehealth and temporary in-person face-to-face practice of psychology
• I'm a licensed psychologist practicing in Louisiana and the president-elect of the Louisiana Psychological
• An RA is an advanced practice radiologic technologist.
• So in the collaborative practices, you know, in those other areas, they're physically supposed to be

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee first heard a presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, a leadership and networking initiative focused on Louisiana health care challenges such as workforce shortages, rural access, chronic disease, and the economic impact of health care. Speakers described it as a cross-sector program intended to build informed leaders and support collaboration with health systems, insurers, providers, LDH, and the Louisiana Hospital Association. The committee then moved through a series of bills, generally adopting amendments and reporting measures favorably. SB 57, a nutrition/labeling bill, was amended to delay the effective date for the labeling provision until December 31, 2028, and was reported as amended. HB 62 increased membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and was reported as amended, and HB 193 adjusted membership rules for the Sickle Cell Commission foundations and was also reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help close accounts and avoid problems with automatic payments and federal benefit clawbacks; it was reported favorably. SB 405, which had been heard earlier, was reworked to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing home quality initiative, including short- and long-term quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, internal expertise, and reporting requirements; after reconsidering prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment and reported the bill as amended. The committee also advanced several health and human services bills. HB 222 would allow Medicaid dental coverage when needed to clear a patient for another covered medical procedure, and it was reported as amended after LDH said the cost could be absorbed. HB 420 expanded DCFS background-check requirements to cover staff with access to sensitive records, and HB 475 required verbal consent before AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit; both were reported favorably. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council for grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police, and was reported as amended. HB 486 joined Louisiana to the psychology interjurisdictional compact to expand access to psychologists through telepsychology and temporary practice across state lines, and HB 574 updated outdated board names in the Mental Health Advisory Services Board statute; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee heard HB 949, which would create a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address radiologist shortages and improve imaging access, especially in rural areas. Testimony emphasized that RAs work under radiologist supervision and would extend capacity without replacing physicians; the bill was reported favorably. HB 584 required foster children to be provided luggage or similar items instead of trash bags when moving placements, and also corrected language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights from “privileges” back to “rights” while extending the bill’s applicability to children from birth to age 18; it was reported as amended. The committee also reported HB 1214, which restructures certain LDH state facilities into a more unified system, and HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill, both favorably. Finally, HB 203 added members from Christus Health System and Xavier University’s College of Medicine to the uterine fibroids commission and was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.

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• about evidence-based practices related to reading, and works with the educational service districts
• Whereas what we've been using are practices that work in about half of children.
• For more than 30 years, we've known the evidence-based practices that best support reading and writing
• For more than 30 years, we've known the evidence-based practices that best support reading and writing
• Implementation science, which happens to be an area of my research, shows that proven practices do not

Bills: HB1796, SGA9249, SGA9269, SGA9244

Keywords: school construction, contract indebtedness, school districts, bonding authority, education funding, 904, all

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• A simple majority would offer a more practical long-term solution than the existing threshold.
• This flexibility matters in practice.
• ECEAP programs are well regulated, have strong safety standards and practices, and DCYF oversight.
• Those psychologists and others had real concerns about a provision of this bill that, in practice, I
• the meeting, but by establishing that five-day time period, in practice, it reduced the overall time

Bills: HB1796

Keywords: school construction, contract indebtedness, school districts, bonding authority, education funding, 904, all

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• At a minimum, health carriers must pay providers and facilities as soon as practical.
• At a minimum, health carriers must pay providers and facilities as soon as practical, and 95% of the
• Now, on a practical sense, it is far cheaper to destroy these pills and medication than it would be to
• This bill represents a practical update to improve how the process works in real time.
• In practice, if the gestational age was determined in the first trimester and it's different from the

Summary: The Health Care and Wellness Committee held a public hearing on several bills and a joint memorial. SB 5915 would update the health technology assessment program by adding technologies recommended for Medicare populations or in national guidelines to the review priority list, requiring broader evidence review for life-threatening or rare diseases, and setting timelines for posting and deciding review requests. Supporters, including rare disease advocates and providers, said the current process is outdated and too rigid; the bill was then held for later action. SJM 8002 urged Congress to strengthen original Medicare, oppose privatization, add benefits like dental, vision, and hearing, and reduce Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud. Supporters from labor and senior groups argued it would protect beneficiaries and send a message to federal officials; the memorial was also held after testimony. The committee also heard SB 5395 on prior authorization. Staff explained it would tighten notice requirements, require a licensed clinician—not AI alone—to deny requests based on medical necessity, add transparency around policy changes, and change how retrospective denials are treated. The prime sponsor and provider groups said the bill was a negotiated compromise meant to reduce delays and inappropriate denials, while insurers were generally neutral but sought a narrow amendment. Testifiers described prior authorization as a major source of delay and administrative burden, and the bill was held after public testimony. SB 5845 would require carriers to pay or deny clean claims within 30 days, set timelines for non-clean claims and information requests, and allow penalties for repeated noncompliance. Hospitals, physicians, and health systems supported it as a way to improve predictable payment, while insurers were neutral and asked for a narrow amendment; the bill was also held. The committee heard SB 6025, which would change the definition of fetal death so gestational age is calculated using the best clinically accurate age rather than the last menstrual period. Obstetric and nursing witnesses said the current law can force inaccurate records and unnecessary burdens on grieving families, while opponents objected to the bill’s abortion-related definitions. The bill was held after testimony. Finally, SB 5988 would authorize the Department of Health to continue accrediting opioid treatment programs and charge fees to support that work. The department and the sponsor said the measure would preserve a patient-centered accreditation option amid budget pressure, and the committee closed testimony and held the bill.

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• This, we believe, will lead to better retention rates and effective instructional practices.
• Effective instructional practices.
• These changes support smarter hiring decisions and better long-term practices for new teachers.
• These changes support smarter hiring decisions and better long-term practices for new teachers.
• This is not just best practice; it's a matter of worker safety.

Bills: HB30, HB120, HJR1, SB210, SB306

Keywords: teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model

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• The network is comprised of 30 independent private practices throughout the state.
• Within the scope of their practice, I have worked with them in my clinical career significantly, and
• unnecessary barriers that make it harder for qualified PAs to practice in New Mexico or provide care
• everything I could about where that practice is and the laws surrounding it.
• There are, Madam Chair, the compact requires that anybody who's going to be practicing in New Mexico

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 12, the physical therapy licensure compact. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would increase access to care and help recruit physical therapists in New Mexico, especially in rural areas and for neurodivergent patients. Support came from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Desert States Physical Therapy Network, Think New Mexico, the state Health Care Authority, and Americans for Autism Advocacy. A trial lawyer raised concerns about immunity, venue, and loser-pays language, and committee members discussed whether New Mexico-specific amendments would be accepted by the compact commission. Two amendments were adopted, including clarifying language on background checks, data, federal court standing, and repeal procedures, plus an immunity-related amendment. The bill was then reported out with a 9-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 10, the physician assistant interstate compact. Supporters again emphasized workforce shortages, telehealth access, and the need to join the compact to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The Health Care Authority said the compact was part of New Mexico’s commitments tied to federal funding, and a trial lawyer again raised concerns about loser-pays language. Two amendments were adopted to clarify New Mexico’s authority over reproductive and gender-affirming care issues, confidentiality of New Mexico licensee data, joint investigations, and contingent repeal procedures. After discussion about malpractice exposure, oversight, and the need for compact commission approval of language changes, the bill received an 8-0 due pass recommendation. House Bill 34, dealing with school nurse licensure provisions, was presented as a cleanup bill to clarify implementation issues from last session. The changes would add charter schools, align contract language with teacher contracts, and adjust supervision and evaluation rules for tiered school nurses in small districts. The New Mexico School Nurses Association supported the bill, and it passed unanimously with an 8-0 due pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 21, which would direct the Department of Health to study overdose prevention centers and other harm reduction strategies. Supporters from the ACLU, All Safe New Mexico, the Drug Policy Alliance, and Families and Youth Innovations Plus argued that New Mexico’s overdose crisis remains severe and that evidence-based interventions could save lives and connect people to treatment. The Department of Health provided background on overdose trends and said it was neutral but available for technical questions. After discussion about fentanyl trends, drug prices, and public health approaches, the memorial was approved on a 7-1 due pass vote. The committee also announced that Senate Bill 130 would be rolled over to Sunday’s meeting because a new substitute needed review.

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• So that's where in the past an individual is paying to not be able to practice dentistry.
• And so the other question is over on page 432, under 200, the practice standards, and I see that the
• I've been practicing 40 years. And so we've had that standard for at least 35 of them.
• And it's just, you know, it's the standard of practice for our profession, basically. Okay.
• Blair responded that it has been fantastic, that she has had her whole practice in Idaho, that she is

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee took up several administrative rule dockets, mostly from DOPL and related health licensing boards. The committee first approved a zero-based rewrite for the Business Enterprise Program for blind vendors, then approved temporary and pending rule changes for midwifery, dentistry, and nursing that were aimed at reducing or adjusting fees to address cash-balance requirements under House Bill 152. The Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals also presented a rule package that streamlined licensure requirements and increased fees to address a negative cash balance; despite support from the Idaho Rural Water Association, the committee rejected that docket on a roll call vote, with members split over the fee increase and the broader structure of board funding. The Occupational Therapy Licensure Board’s fee rule was also rejected after discussion about whether fee increases or broader board consolidation were the better solution. The committee heard extensive testimony from DOPL staff explaining that several boards had accumulated cash balances above or below statutory targets and were adjusting fees accordingly. For the Board of Acupuncture, DOPL proposed a substantial fee increase to move the board toward solvency, citing a negative cash balance, reduced expenditures, and the need to maintain licensure and board operations. The committee then heard virtual testimony from an Idaho acupuncturist who supported licensure and the fee increase, saying the profession values state licensure for public safety and legitimacy and that the higher fees would be manageable for practitioners. Members asked about the need for licensure, consumer protection, and whether some boards should be consolidated or eliminated instead of raising fees. After debate, the committee first moved to hold the acupuncture docket for more information, then considered and failed a substitute motion to reject it; the original motion to hold the docket and seek further information ultimately passed. The committee also received a broader explanation from DOPL leadership about the agency’s consolidation history, shared licensing system, and efforts to keep boards solvent while reducing costs. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced the committee would adjourn and reschedule remaining matters after taking a step back to review the issues further.

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• so that if I'm an attorney practicing everywhere from Pensacola to Key West, I have some ability to
• better manage the particular practice needs of individual judges, not requiring them to all be the same
• And the Supreme Court has approved best practices are standards for a number of types of problem solving
• practice and engagement how to bring people and have a low of those barriers, how this talk to someone
• have to support them so that they will be willing to stay in the program in terms of best practices.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Uh, it died in the House under the unfair trade practices act.
• Those trade practices, or those prohibited trade practices, are limited to enforcement by the Attorney
• </c> under the uh unfair trade practices act. under the uh unfair trade practices act.
• </c> prohibited acts and business practices prohibited acts and business practices that<00:31:03.120>
• </c> under their unfair trade practices act. under their unfair trade practices act.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all