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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • care system in Texas.
  • At the same time, we're developing approaches to improve initial access to care through alternative response
  • They get care from private institutions.
  • Used by the state's health care licensing agencies.
  • Emergency medical care is my passion.
Summary: The committee first took up several pending bills and reported them favorably: SB 968, SB 636 as substituted, SB 1137, and SB 1138 as substituted. Each was advanced by roll call vote, and the committee also recommended the approved bills for the local and uncontested calendar. The chair then moved to the posted agenda and heard SB 719, a mental health bed-capacity study bill by Senator Eckhart, with a committee substitute that refined the data collection to distinguish state and non-state beds, child and adult beds, include two point-in-time counts, and capture jail diversion data. Testimony on SB 719 was largely supportive from Integral Care, NAMI Texas, and the Children’s Hospital Association of Texas, all of whom said Texas needs better data on inpatient psychiatric capacity, workforce needs, and future demand. Several witnesses described long waits for beds, especially for forensic restoration, and argued the study would help target future investments. Senator Perry and others noted the state has already made major investments in new beds and urged the bill to account for beds already coming online; the committee ultimately withdrew the substitute and left SB 719 pending after public testimony closed. The committee then heard SB 1864, which would allow small egg producers to sell ungraded eggs more broadly, including to restaurants and retailers, with the substitute increasing the weekly sales threshold and addressing sanitation and labeling. Supporters said grading is about size, not safety, and that the bill would help small farms reach new markets; opponents from the Texas Poultry Federation argued grading and candling help identify cracks and defects that can affect safety and quality. The committee adopted the substitute and left the bill pending. It also heard SB 1467, requiring DSHS to share death record information with hospitals for record accuracy and quality review, and SB 912, which would modernize continuing education tracking for health licensing agencies; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2023, which would create an HHSC grant program to help counties pay for indigent burial costs, with county representatives testifying in support.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Simply, this bill would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to submit a request to the Centers
  • The bottom line, Senate Bill 1794 helps Oklahoma get people in crisis to care faster.
  • Let's see if we can get that per person to the appropriate care faster. That's all this is doing.
  • To get people care quicker. Thank you. That concludes debate. The clerk will call a roll.
  • Senator Ice, do you care to vote? Senator Stanley, Senator Rossino. 10 ayes, two nays.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Feb 16th, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's see if we can get that person to the appropriate care faster.
  • That's all this is doing, just creating a registry to get people care quicker. Thank you.
  • That is something that the health care authority does, and so they were looking at this.
  • Senator Hicks, do you care to vote? Nay. Senator Nice, do you care to vote? No. Senator Stanley?
  • Do you care to vote? Senator Stanley? Aye. Senator Rosino? Aye. Ten ayes, two nays.
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced a series of health-related bills. Senate Bill 1503 would allow a digital abortion-related service provider to participate in the Choosing Childbirth grant program without requiring a brick-and-mortar Oklahoma presence; it passed 10-2. Senate Bill 1553, dealing with appeals reviewed by psychologists, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1427, as amended, would add antibody screening for type 1 diabetes with parental consent and Medicaid reimbursement for the Medicaid population; it passed 9-3. Senate Bill 1642, allowing physicians to prescribe opioids in divided quantities during the initial seven-day period, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1421, requiring non-physical intervention training for direct-care staff and volunteers in certain mental health facilities, also passed unanimously. The committee also approved several behavioral health and rural care measures. Senate Bill 1837 would ask the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek a federal exemption so rural providers of home- and community-based services can also provide case management and person-centered planning; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1566, aimed at expanding access to autism diagnosis and ABA therapy by broadening who may diagnose ASD and allowing telemedical supervision of behavioral techs, passed 9-3 with title off due to fiscal concerns. Senate Bill 1567, a cleanup bill for APRN prescriptive authority and medical board fee language, passed 9-3. Senate Bill 1794 would create a statewide behavioral health vacancy registry to help place people in crisis more quickly; it passed 11-1 with title off after fiscal concerns were raised. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1484, requiring medical examiner investigations of SIDS and sudden unexpected infant deaths to include review of immunization and medical records and adding parental notification/consent provisions unless a crime is suspected; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1557, transferring ABA therapist licensing duties from DHS to a licensing board, passed after an amendment shifting the board involved. Senate Bill 1564, requiring a standardized billing code and reimbursement rate for certain dental surgeries under general anesthesia, passed 11-1 with title off because of a $1.9 million fiscal note. Finally, Senate Bill 1591, as amended, would cap THC in medical marijuana edibles at 10 mg per edible and 100 mg per package to reduce child poisonings; it passed 10-2. Several bills were amended during discussion, and multiple members noted fiscal concerns, parental consent, and access-to-care issues throughout the meeting.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Bergstrom, you care to vote. Senator Howard, you care to vote.
  • Senator Curtin, Hicks, you care to vote. Senator Pugh, you care to vote.
  • Senator Murdock, you care to vote. Senator Murdock, you care to vote.
  • Senator Stewart, you care to vote. Those wishing to vote? Senator Stewart, you care to vote.
  • Burdock, do you care to vote? Senator Peterson, Senator Weaver, you care to vote.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special family recitation of the Declaration of Independence by Senator Hamilton’s children. The chamber then adopted SR 28, recognizing May as Alpha-Gal Awareness and Prevention Month in Oklahoma and encouraging awareness, prevention, and research on alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergic condition. Senator Seifried also introduced constituents affected by alpha-gal. Later, the Senate heard a gallery introduction from advocates for victims of impaired driving, highlighting the toll of DUI-related crashes in Oklahoma. The Senate then took up several House amendments and final-passage votes on bills. SB 201, clarifying that a teacher pay raise applies to certified classroom teachers, passed 47-0 and was advanced as an emergency. SB 1379, SB 1525, SB 1966, SB 2112, and SB 2170 also passed after adoption of House amendments, with SB 1525 and SB 1379 advanced as emergency measures. SB 1525 raised the threshold for contracting to host a conference from $25,000 to $75,000, and SB 1966 served as the annual omnibus highway, memorial highway, and bridge designation bill. Among the House bills considered, HB 3262 increased the sheriff fee for service of process from $50 to $100 and passed 37-8. HB 3265 allowed a psychologist to make PTSD determinations for the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and passed 47-0. HB 3781, a major insurance modernization bill changing rate-filing procedures for homeowners insurance and expanding the insurance commissioner’s review authority, passed 39-6 after extended debate over transparency, regulation, and market impact. HB 3040 expanded sex-offender loitering restrictions around businesses serving minors and passed 40-4, while HB 3076 authorized alternative teacher certification providers under OEQA oversight and passed 38-6 as an emergency measure. The chamber also passed HB 3369, a deregulation and efficiency bill affecting fire suppression and LP gas inspections, HB 2749, which shifted an intergenerational education program toward a Medicaid state plan amendment, HB 3982 on fleet vehicle titling, HB 3462 creating a shorter residential-only plumbing licensure pathway, HB 3465 extending the Oklahoma Emission Reduction Technology Rebate Program to 2029, HB 3521 modernizing money transmission law, HB 3796 as an Oklahoma Insurance Department omnibus bill, HB 3800 as a roofing-industry cleanup bill, and HB 4095 modernizing the 211 hotline advisory council. Several of these measures drew debate over regulation, workforce needs, public safety, or fiscal and policy impacts, but all of the listed bills ultimately passed by recorded vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's lived in every corner of the state and believes that maintaining adequate access to care is a rural
  • Oklahoma is the only way that urban hospitals can continue to deliver high-quality care while improving
  • She has a passion for caring for the most critical patients, devoted her career to helping others in
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oklahoma, he's lived in every corner of the state and believes that maintaining adequate access to care
  • in rural Oklahoma is the only way that urban hospitals can continue to deliver high-quality care while
  • improving our state's overall health, wellness, and well-being.
  • In rural Oklahoma is the only way that urban hospitals can continue to deliver high-quality care while
  • improving our state's overall health, wellness, and well-being.
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered the invocation and pledges, and recognized the doctor, psychologist, and nurse of the day. The chamber then hosted several honorary introductions and citations, including congratulations to the Murray State College shotgun team for winning back-to-back national championships and to the Coedah High School varsity wrestling team for a record-setting 5A season and state title. Both groups were formally presented citations and received Senate applause. The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 30, which reaffirmed Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supported stronger economic and diplomatic ties, and celebrated the anniversaries of the Taiwan Relations Act and the Oklahoma-Taiwan relationship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after brief remarks from Senator Peterson and a representative from Taiwan’s office in Houston, who thanked the Senate and spoke about Taiwan’s trade relationship, economic growth, and international challenges. The meeting included introductions from several student pages, who described their schools, sponsoring senators, and future plans. Announcements were made for committee meetings, including Revenue and Taxation, Health and Human Services, and Appropriations and Budget, along with a reminder about Diabetes Awareness Day. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30 a.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means May 5th, 2026

Ways & Means

AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lastly, we care about the students.
  • I take care of my responsibility, and I allow parents to take care of their child with their responsibility
  • care of my responsibility and I allow parents to take care of their child with their responsibility
  • You gotta be careful out there. I vote aye. Senator Miranda? Aye. Senator Miranda? Aye.
  • HB 2621 offers practical, targeted improvements.
Committee: Senate Education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And what they are both specialize in is family physician care.
  • Mary's commitment to public safety extends beyond traditional clinical care.
  • Representative, do you care to vote? Representative Pogo Miller, do you care to vote?
  • insight into risk factors and challenges around access to care.
  • Eaves Representative Banning, do you care to vote? Representative Hardin, you care to vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Mary's commitment to public safety extends beyond traditional clinical care.
  • Representative Menz, you care to vote. Declare the vote. Eighty-two aye, 15 nay.
  • insight into risk factors and challenges around access to care.
  • Representative Chris Banning, do you care to vote?
  • Representative David Hardin, do you care to vote?
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several second- and third-reading items. Senate Bill 392 was assigned to Administrative Rules. Members also heard personal privileges and introductions, including a remembrance request for Oakland Ray Domer, recognition of a long-serving House staff member, and introductions of guests from Eastern Oklahoma State College, Associated Builders and Contractors of Oklahoma, the Doctor of the Day, and the Nurse of the Day. The chamber passed several measures. House Bill 1411 created a True Grit Trail for tourism, with supporters saying signage would be privately funded and installed at no cost to the state; it passed 92-0. House Bill 3143 extended the moratorium on new medical marijuana grow licensing to August 1, 2028, with supporters arguing it would help curb oversupply and black market activity; it passed 82-8. House Bill 3144, also related to medical marijuana, set a cap framework for when the moratorium ends so the industry would not return to rapid expansion; it passed 82-15. House Bill 3901 established a five-year pilot project for psychological autopsies within the State Department of Health to improve suicide prevention, but members raised concerns about privacy, rulemaking, and the bill’s breadth; it passed 73-24. House Concurrent Resolution 1019 supported naming a planned turnpike segment the Toby Keith Expressway in honor of the late singer’s music career, patriotism, charity work, and support for Oklahoma communities. House Bill 3981 created a locality incentive program for assistant district attorneys in areas of need and passed 83-11. The House then adjourned until February 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Jan 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those include the developmental disabilities and the long-term care ombuds.
  • services, and if we pull in long-term care service expectations into... ...long-term care services.
  • right placement for the care needs that they have.
  • Like, for example, the walk cares work will help people pay for improvements to their home, should they
  • The current long-term care ombuds program is funded out of Commerce.
Bills: HB2299 , HB2118 , HB2236
Committee: House Housing
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We rank 39% of our primary care need is filled, and we're 42nd out of 50 states in primary care physicians
  • Filled, and we're 42nd out of 50 states in primary care physicians.
  • The system is broken, and the youth in care need your help.
  • The system is broken and the youth and care need your help.
  • Mercy Care is also an MCO. CVS Health owns Aetna and Mercy Care.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reducing barriers improves access and supports continuity of care.
  • Reducing barriers improves access and supports continuity of care.
  • Reducing barriers improves access and supports continuity of care.
  • Reducing barriers improves access and supports continuity of care.
  • Reducing barriers improves access and supports continuity of care.
Bills: HF362 , HF2590 , HF2760 , HF3444
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also defines basic medical care needs.
  • It also removes the definition of basic medical care needs.
  • That is Allison, Senate Bill 5911, strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the
  • for 50 youth who are enrolled in extended foster care and are homeless.
  • We are done with today's hearing. are looking at our foster youth and caring for them.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • STI care, prescriptions, and related follow-up care for a period of 30 days after their forensic medical
  • In my career, I've taken care of approximately... 1,200 patients.
  • Prophylactic medication, follow-up care, follow-up STI.
  • Have they... have they returned to school, can they take care of their life, can they take care of to
  • I agree with you that the substitute is a vast improvement.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • population while also reducing health care costs through improved care coordination and preventive services
  • population while also reducing health care costs through improved care coordination and preventive services
  • population while also reducing health care costs through improved care coordination and preventive services
  • population while also reducing health care costs through improved care coordination and preventive services
  • population while also reducing health care costs through improved care coordination and preventive services
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF1380 , HF1166 , HF487 , HF1553 , HF1472 , HF258 , HF1911