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  • He specializes in acute care surgery, specifically trauma surgery.
  • He specializes in acute care surgery, specifically trauma surgery.
  • On behalf of the service members...
  • Thank you for your service.
  • if they have to issue bonds to draw down and service that debt. ...collected to service if they have
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  • the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
  • Hartzell, sincere commendations and directs this citation be presented.
  • Senate, an act relating to 211 services. Representative Norwin now moves final pass bill.
  • Miller, I Guys, Mister Floherty, care to vote? Harris, I Chair pairs and closes the vote.
  • directs the commission to evaluate whether business would...
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  • Meritorious Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
  • Hartzell sincere commendations, and directs this citation be presented.
  • Floor Leader, if you'd care to vote. Harris, aye. Chair's pairing to close.
  • Senate Bill 1377, by Kane of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to foster care.
  • Members, Oversight and Health and Human Services will meet in 206 in five minutes.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, and heard an invocation, a Veteran of the Week recognition for Colonel William S. Hartzell, and several guest introductions and special presentations, including the Coeta Tigers wrestling team, the Murray State College shotgun team, and visitors from Taiwan. The chamber also recognized the Psychologist of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Doctor of the Day, and Pages of the Week, along with committee meeting announcements and a motion to adjourn at the end of business. Members then considered and passed a series of bills. Senate Bill 1290 on 211 services passed 82-0 and its emergency clause also passed. Senate Bill 1530 on state government and innovation/research funding passed 58-27. Senate Bill 1847 on Medicaid home and community-based services passed 78-10 with its emergency clause. Senate Bill 169 increasing longevity pay for state employees passed 85-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1377 requiring DHS to provide duffel bags and hygiene items for foster children passed 88-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1990 on the Incentive Evaluation Commission passed 88-4. Senate Bill 1991, a cleanup measure redirecting certain lease and land-sale revenues to O-CAMP, passed and its emergency clause also passed. The House also adopted H.R. 1050 reaffirming Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, followed by remarks from Taiwanese officials. Senate Bill 1778, the Strong Readers Act, passed 87-5 with emergency after discussion about reading screeners, funding tiers, and an optional second-grade assessment. Senate Bill 1579, described as a taxpayer bill of rights related to ad valorem tax, drew extended debate over property taxes and state savings before passing 85-0. Senate Bill 1992, defining strategic financial partners for an income tax credit, passed 65-24. The House then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:05 pm

House Judiciary

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  • We trusted a health care system that was supposed to care for him.
  • These services include cancer care, cardiology, stroke care, trauma, and obstetrics.
  • for care.
  • of care or were harmed by the care they received.
  • this care.
Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026

House Judiciary

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  • Whether you're a health care provider or a recipient of health care.
  • We trusted a health care system that was supposed to care for him.
  • I believe in health care, and I believe health care is a human right.
  • of care or were harmed by the care they received, doctors, right?
  • this care.
Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 99, a medical malpractice reform measure. Sponsor Chair Chandler and Minority Leader Armstrong described months of stakeholder negotiations aimed at balancing patient compensation with concerns from physicians, hospitals, and insurers about litigation costs, punitive damages, and access to care. The committee substitute kept the existing monetary damage caps but changed several provisions, including definitions of “occurrence” and “value of medical care,” treatment of future medical expenses, a higher clear-and-convincing standard for punitive damages, a two-step process before punitive damages can be pled, and a lower punitive-damages cap for smaller providers versus a higher cap for large hospital systems. Supporters said the bill would help recruit and retain doctors and stabilize the malpractice market; opponents argued it weakens accountability, especially for corporate and out-of-state hospital systems, and several speakers urged a stronger amendment to preserve patient rights. After debate, the committee voted 10-0 to give the House Judiciary Committee substitute for HB 99 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Joint Resolution 5, which would amend the state constitution to allow legislative compensation. Sponsors and supporters said paying legislators would make service more accessible to working people, parents, rural residents, and others without independent wealth, and would broaden representation. Several advocacy groups and individual commenters backed the proposal, while members raised questions about the pay formula, with the resolution tying compensation to the state median income. Some members supported the idea but preferred a salary commission or a different mechanism. The committee approved HJR 5 on a 7-3 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing House Memorial 39, which calls for a task force to study the current state of sexual assault examination kits and report on backlog progress. Sponsor Rep. Ferrari and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs explained that a prior task force a decade ago found more than 5,000 untested kits and led to policy changes, including the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights and a statewide tracking system. The memorial is intended to reassess whether backlogs remain and recommend further fixes.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 11th, 2026

House Judiciary

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  • So there's not a market check on bad care or reckless care.
  • Point me in the right direction.
  • You'd be careful about that.
  • service care providers, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations that work directly with youth
  • service care providers, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations that work directly with youth
Bills: HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264
Summary: The committee first took up a lengthy informational presentation on the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) and New Mexico medical malpractice insurance. Teresa Hassey, a plaintiffs’ attorney, described the PCF’s origin in the 1976 Medical Malpractice Act, its role as a state-backed excess coverage system, and her view that it was mismanaged when hospital participation expanded without individualized risk assessments. She argued that hospitals underpaid surcharges, that the fund was depleted by claims, and that the 2021 amendments and later legislative infusions were meant to shore up deficits and phase hospitals out. Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane and LFC analyst Julia Rodriguez presented a different perspective, emphasizing recent general fund infusions, current surcharge collections, the use of actuarial reviews, and the PCF’s budget and settlement activity. Kane said the market is highly concentrated, New Mexico’s malpractice costs and defense expenses are high, and the fund still provides lower-cost coverage than the open market, while also noting ongoing issues with future medical claims, TPA transition, and investment management. Committee members questioned the presenters at length about why New Mexico malpractice premiums are so high, whether defense costs were being conflated with claim payouts, how the PCF works with primary coverage and excess coverage, and whether hospitals were properly assessed when they entered the fund. Several senators raised concerns about punitive damages, corporate practice of medicine, and whether the state’s legal environment is driving doctors away. Others challenged the data comparisons, noting differences between one-year figures and multi-year averages, and asked why New Mexico’s costs remain far above neighboring states. Kane and Hassey disagreed on the causes, with Kane pointing to high claims and defense costs over time and Hassey arguing that hospital participation and punitive-damage exposure distorted the market. The chair concluded the discussion by saying the committee had not exhausted the topic and that he still wanted a clear path to reducing doctors’ insurance costs. After a break, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 41. Senator Charlie introduced the bill, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for the most serious sexual crimes in New Mexico. He argued that trauma, coercion, fear, and delayed disclosure often prevent survivors from reporting promptly, and said the law should reflect that reality. The bill was presented as a response to survivor testimony heard in a prior hearing, and the sponsor framed it as part of a broader effort to modernize the justice system for sexual violence cases.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 06:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • have done their absolute very best to remain solid, good businesses with good-paying jobs, taking care
  • Let's take care of our folks in the minority- and women-owned businesses. Thank you.
  • , goes in the right direction in putting some safeguards around that.
  • So the Attorney General is going to be careful about what targets it chooses, and the problem with the
  • They go both directions.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Those include things like the process for service of process.
  • Those include things like the process for service of process.
  • This is where people are getting their health care coverage, and it is at a time when our health care
  • to compensate for direct care.
  • And we have Attacks from all directions.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Thank you for all your leadership and service. I've lived in Washington for over 10 years.
  • But more importantly, I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in human services recently
  • But more importantly, I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in human services recently
  • , where She has served as the chief of staff at the Health and Human Services, Senior Advisor of the
  • But more importantly, I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in human services recently
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Thank you for all your leadership and service. I've lived in Washington for over 10 years.
  • term serving at the pleasure of the governor as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services
  • But more importantly, I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in human services recently
  • But more importantly, I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in human services recently
  • I want to reflect on the confirmation hearing we had in Human Services recently, where I walked in and
Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, the colors presented by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer by Pastor Jesse Bradley. The journal was approved, and the chamber received House messages announcing passage of several bills, including House Bill 1687, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1960, House Bill 102, and Substitute House Bill 1. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 8684, which honored Washingtonians with ties to Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina. Senator Riccelli spoke in support, praising the athletes’ determination and Washington connections. The resolution passed by voice vote. The Senate next considered gubernatorial appointments. Brian C. Bennett was confirmed 49-0 as Director of the Washington State Lottery, with Senator Lovick speaking in support and highlighting Bennett’s public service and transition-team work. Angela Ramirez was then confirmed 49-0 as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, with Senators Claire Wilson and Christian praising her experience, commitment, and attention to human services issues. After the confirmations, the Senate stood at ease for caucuses.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

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  • Thank you for your service.
  • This bill will take care of the caregivers that have, in turn, stepped up to care for these kids.
  • I'm the Managing Attorney of both the Family Helpline and the Care Project at the Texas Legal Services
  • So I've seen kinship care in the traditional foster care-type court system.
  • in kinship care, it seems to me we should err on the side of kinship care.
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  • Erin Chapman, do you care to vote? Chapman, do you care to vote?
  • Rene Schreiber, do you care to vote? Re receive Hassenbeck, do you care to?
  • Senate Bill 1983 directs the Department of Human Services to provide foster care data to resource family
  • You care to vote. In Caldwell. Tradede. He cared to vote. Representative Roberts. Care to vote.
  • Members, 1806 is extending foster care services to kids who age out of the system, so long as they are
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  • We plan to have a long day and we're gonna get some work done today and just appreciate your service
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  • directives.
  • Senate Bill 1983 directs the Department of Human Services to provide foster care data to resource family
  • Members, Senate Bill 1806 is extending foster care services to... Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Members, Senate Bill 1806 is extending foster care services to kids who age out of the system so long
  • Senate Bill 1553 directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to have psychologists review mental health
Summary: The House recognized several visitors and groups during the day, including the Norman North High School Cheer and Stunt Team, a student page, Bartlesville Day at the Capitol, and Leadership Elk City. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on a wide range of measures, with most amendments adopted without objection and many bills passing by wide margins. Topics included advanced health care directives, the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, motor vehicle and insurance changes, food truck fire suppression, foreign adversary land ownership restrictions, plumbing licensing reform, probate procedure, financial institutions, riots, Medicaid, court reporters, public finance, district attorney recruitment incentives, child care, the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, adjunct teachers, workers’ compensation, and other technical or policy updates. Several bills drew substantive debate. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act prompted questions about the additional $15 million funding tranche, return on investment, and the use of out-of-state fund managers; supporters said the program had created thousands of jobs and generated strong tax revenue, while opponents criticized the lack of independent ROI data and transparency. House Bill 3500 on probate procedure also drew questions about a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits, with the author saying the change would prevent a “gotcha” that could defeat a decedent’s wishes. House Bill 3660 on natural organic reduction was the subject of extended debate, with supporters arguing for personal freedom and rejecting claims about misuse of the resulting material, while opponents raised concerns about the practice and its regulation. The House passed most measures by comfortable margins, including bills on advanced health care directives, professions and occupations, motor vehicles, Medicaid, insurance, child care, court reporters, public finance, and criminal law. A few measures failed or were reconsidered: Senate Bill 1916 initially failed on a 46-39 vote, but the House later voted to reconsider and then passed it on reconsideration. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, which were adopted where required by two-thirds votes. The session ended with the House still considering debate on House Bill 3660 after the chamber had recessed and returned to order.
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  • House, a resolution relating to approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care
  • House, a resolution relating to approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care
  • I just appreciate your service in the House.
  • And we're going to get some work done today, and just appreciate your service in the House.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized Eileen Cooper Grubbs as Nurse of the Day. The chamber then took up several procedural items, including second-reading referrals of Senate Joint Resolutions 50, 52, and 53 to Administrative Rules. Speaker Hilbert also announced the House would continue working despite uncertainty about action in the other chamber, and members were told dinner had been ordered for a long day of floor work. On legislation, the House rejected Senate amendments to House Bill 1728 and House Bill 3021 and requested conference on both. It adopted Senate amendments to House Bill 2137, a criminal procedure bill, and then passed the bill. The House also approved a motion by Speaker Hilbert to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 4432, with a recorded vote of 68-15, allowing the bill to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The House then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1028, which authorizes the House or Senate to modify legislative deadlines for the remainder of the 60th Legislature. Members discussed that the change was intended to keep legislation moving while the Senate was not meeting and to preserve the ability to hear bills and return them between chambers. The resolution passed after a recorded vote of 77-4. Finally, the House suspended certain rules for the rest of the session by a 68-15 vote and recessed until 1 p.m., with a reminder that the rural caucus would meet in Room 206.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Agriculture & Livestock May 14th, 2025

Agriculture & Livestock

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  • It is legal right now to sell ungraded eggs direct-to-consumer, and farmers all over the state at hundreds
  • I did an Open Records Act request to the Department of State Health Services.
  • Our customers care deeply about food quality. We care deeply about our reputation.
  • I have a comment and just wanted to thank you for your service and also... ...for helping train other
  • So I just want to be careful that we don't think that today is the way it's always been.
Bills: SB1864
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Commerce and Small Business

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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
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Health Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Health

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  • 731 speech students who have a separate IEP for speech services.
  • Wallace State's associate degree healthcare graduates provide nursing care in intensive care units, surgical
  • I am more... ...neonatal intensive care units.
  • I'm a nurse anesthetist with over 30 years of patient care.
  • Thank you very much for your service, Mr.
Bills: HB441 , HB445 , HB477 , HB441 , HB445
Committee: House Health
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-AEN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Like, um, I think Molokai is—there's no direct flights. Are there direct flights to Molokai? Yeah.
  • </c> Right now, I don't care about Michigan.
  • If there's a detection, I direction."
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  • </c> we're trying to move in that direction. we're trying to move in that direction.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-15-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So we'll try to provide as many service-impactful services as possible depending on how long the person
  • So we'll try to provide as many service-impactful services as possible depending on how long the person
  • 07.120><c> on</c><00:03:07.200><c> how</c> services as possible depending on how services as possible
  • . services. services.
  • </c> genuinely care about people in custody. genuinely care about people in custody.