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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (02/17/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned that when we are asked to evaluate a project that is necessitated by a high accident rate
- /c><00:45:21.200><c> are</c><00:45:21.359><c> asked</c><00:45:21.599><c> to</c><00:45:21.760><c> evaluate
- </c><00:45:22.319><c> a</c><00:45:22.640><c> project</c> when we are asked to evaluate a project when
- we are asked to evaluate a project that<00:45:24.160><c> is</c><00:45:24.800><c> necessitated</c><00
- </c> >> We may have to do that evaluation. >> We may have to do that evaluation.
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:02 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- couple of years, our research has focused on produced water characterization across New Mexico, evaluating
- treatment technologies at the pilot focused on produced water characterization across New Mexico, evaluating
- The resolution asks legislators to evaluate the science, but the science does not support the idea that
- treating produced water, which we would love to share with you, since legislators are being asked to evaluate
- Moreover, the fiscal analysis of HB 300 does not yet include a legal risk evaluation, nor does it mention
Keywords:
Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- this timing, we believe it's premature to consider a full ban before allowing sufficient time to evaluate
- If a product tests positive for lead, use testing methodologies that evaluate total content levels like
- XRF technology... ...testing methodologies that evaluate total content levels like XRF technology, as
- leach testing won't evaluate whether or not something might leach in the future when used and deteriorating
- There were 54 pro-552 con. testing methodologies that evaluate total content levels like XRF technology
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
environment, retail bags, sustainability, pollution, customer impact, plastic bags, retail, waste reduction, cookware safety, lead regulation, consumer protection, interstate trade, health standards, SB 5941, Washington State Energy Code, State Building Code Council, renewable energy, solar panels, school district exemption, public school construction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 01/05/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and registrations change, like it just seems like it's something that is going to need further evaluation
- and registrations change, like it just seems like it's something that is going to need further evaluation
- and registrations change, like it just seems like it's something that is going to need further evaluation
- and registrations change, like it just seems like it's something that is going to need further evaluation
- and registrations change, like it just seems like it's something that is going to need further evaluation
Summary:
The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies.
Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment.
Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/14/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Under current law, MMB is required to use a reverse auction process, but a recent evaluation found no
- registered barbers, along with recommendations from the Office of the Legislative Auditors' 2021 evaluation
- </c><00:58:09.440><c> of</c><00:58:09.560><c> the</c> Auditors' uh 2021 evaluation of the Auditors' uh
- 2021 evaluation of the Board<00:58:10.160><c> of</c><00:58:10.840><c> Cosmetology</c><00:58:11.880><
- We need this government to start performing for the people of Minnesota, and it has not.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (03/24/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- In our state, we contract with Maximus, who perform what's known as a CAT, a comprehensive assessment
- What the Senate amendment did was give us a little time to evaluate how this is going.
- What the Senate amendment did was give us a little time to evaluate how this is going.
- a<01:51:43.840><c> little</c><01:51:44.159><c> time</c><01:51:44.960><c> to</c><01:51:45.440><c> evaluate
- how this is a little time to evaluate how this is going.<01:51:47.760><c> Um</c><01:51:48.000><c> it
Committee:
House Children and Family Law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- evaluations. administration.
- Um, but as long as it's short term and, uh, I do think we have to re-evaluate how we handle a lot of
- Um, but as long as it's short term and, uh, I do think we have to re-evaluate how we handle a lot of
- Um, but as long as it's short term and, uh, I do think we have to re-evaluate how we handle a lot of
- Um, but as long as it's short term and, uh, I do think we have to re-evaluate how we handle a lot of
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/21/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- By requiring transparency, we create an opportunity for businesses to evaluate their materials and consider
- Second, the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations have been re-evaluating phthalates regulations.
- and Trump administrations<00:25:08.000><c> have</c><00:25:08.240><c> been</c><00:25:08.400><c> re-evaluating
- </c> administrations have been re-evaluating administrations have been re-evaluating phalates<00:25:10.679
- Solar developers will need to partner with agricultural specialists to perform the agricultural elements
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the lawyers from the KW lawsuit didn't like the transparency on how the evaluation was being
- And I'm hoping that this audit and this study will come up with some type of criteria of how we evaluate
- Will come up with some type of criteria of how we evaluate each individual in the program.
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 18 and 19, then considered several RS introductions. RS 3341, a child care cleanup bill by Rep. Barbara Ehardt, would clarify daycare rules, including allowing monitors for sleeping children if the provider can hear them and is within reach, and it would exclude providers’ own children age five and older from certain counts; it was introduced after a brief question about how “own children” is defined. RS 33042 C1, by Rep. Lucas Kaler, would redefine medical neglect and false reporting in child and adult protective services to address removals based on alleged false medical neglect; Kaler said he removed a proposed cause of action after concerns from members, and some members said they still had concerns about unintended consequences and mandated reporting, but the bill was introduced.
The committee also introduced RS 33488, which would allow the Legislature to hire a consultant, with leadership approval, to help review Medicaid managed care contracts and RFPs as the state moves toward managed care; Rep. Vander Wada said the committee lacks the technical expertise and estimated the consultant cost at $200,000, with funding to be worked out through JFAC and leadership. Finally, RS 33491, also by Rep. Vander Wada, would reduce the current resident rehab/community-based services reimbursement rate from $758 to $707 per 15-minute increment, helping balance the budget and funding an independent audit to improve transparency; members asked about the KW settlement and whether the change would affect home and community-based services, and the bill was introduced. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Lastly, the Sunset staff completed their evaluation of the Texas Lottery Commission as directed at the
- During the September meeting of the Sunset Commission, we adopted a motion directing Sunset staff to evaluate
- Members, we received this evaluation on January the 6th.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee debates bill to modify tax breaks for MN data centers, HF1277 2/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So when evaluating these tax exemptions, we encourage Minnesota to adopt sort of looking at a...
- So when evaluating these tax exemptions, we encourage Minnesota to adopt sort of looking at a...
- So when evaluating these tax exemptions, we encourage Minnesota to adopt sort of looking at a...
- </c> and North Dakota so when evaluating and North Dakota so when evaluating these<00:05:42.120><c> tax
- </c> opportunity to look at and re-evaluate opportunity to look at and re-evaluate this<01:13:54.679>
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- The training and the assessment will look at evaluating the strengths and areas of improvement for the
- The training and the assessment will look at evaluating the strengths and areas of improvement for the
- evaluate evaluate um<00:35:05.240><c> it's</c><00:35:05.480><c> very</c><00:35:05.880><c> important<
- Appreciate it. tracking um implementation evaluation tracking um implementation evaluation plan<01:07
- </c><01:39:42.480><c> plan</c><01:39:42.840><c> that</c><01:39:43.000><c> includes</c> and evaluation
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Summary:
The committee heard several Human Services measures focused on Medicaid access, long-term care benefits, home health reimbursement, SNAP administration, trauma-informed child welfare, and child abuse reporting. HP 702 would increase funding for Medicaid in-home services if federal matching funds are secured, and testimony from disability advocates supported the measure as needed to help people with disabilities cover medical expenses. HB 1477, described as a correction to a prior session’s mistake, would clarify that the monthly needs allowance for certain long-term care residents does not replace state supplemental payments and would raise the ceiling by $25 to fix the prior issue and by an additional $20 as a new benefit; DHS supported it with amendments, and the committee indicated it would amend accordingly. HB 713 would fund a DHS rate study for home health services, with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii strongly supporting it and describing rising labor costs, losses on Medicaid patients, and access concerns if agencies cannot keep serving Medicaid clients. HB 1099 would appropriate emergency funds to DHS after a USDA penalty tied to SNAP response times, with supporters including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others arguing the money should be reinvested in staffing and systems to improve access and avoid further penalties. HB 1079 would direct the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS to create trauma-informed assessments and training for Child Welfare Services staff; testimony from state offices and advocacy groups supported it, citing the Mālama ʻOhana Working Group, staff burnout, and the need for a sustainable train-the-trainer model. Finally, HB 239 would narrow when failure to provide a child’s needs constitutes abuse or neglect, but DHS raised concerns that the current wording could broaden abuse findings and leave families in poverty without a clear safety net, while the Honolulu prosecutor’s office opposed it, warning it could weaken mandatory reporting and hinder investigations of child abuse. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided, though the chair said HB 1477 would be amended and several measures were left open for further questions and testimony.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- over 38 years, and I'm very worried about the proposed legislation here that would allow for video evaluations
- of an animal about the proposed legislation here that would allow for video evaluations of an animal
- a tremendous amount of detail in about the proposed legislation here that would allow for video evaluations
- their entire careers, honing their skills in the physical exam, and to water that down via remote evaluations
- of a patient, to get to know an animal... ...but to not have an initial in-person evaluation of a patient
Keywords:
animal telehealth, veterinary telemedicine, veterinary telehealth, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, pet care, companion animal, livestock, remote veterinary care, synchronous audio-video, telemedicine, prescription drugs, antimicrobial drugs, controlled substances, xylazine, compounding pharmacy, veterinary practice, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act, animal owner
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills, with testimony heard both in person and remotely. The committee reviewed several measures, including H. 355 and S. 3082 on veterinary telemedicine/telehealth, H. 5445 on additional liquor licenses for East Hampton, and S. 3090/H. 5114 on consumer-connected devices and software support disclosure. The chair outlined hearing logistics, including three-minute testimony limits and written testimony submission, and noted that Lawrence High School students were present to observe.
On the veterinary bills, supporters of H. 355 argued that allowing veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship remotely would improve access to care for pets whose owners face transportation, mobility, or anxiety-related barriers, and could help veterinarians continue practicing through telemedicine. Opponents of S. 3082, including the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians, said the initial in-person exam is essential to detect conditions that cannot be seen on video, avoid misdiagnosis, and preserve the standard of care; they emphasized that teletriage and follow-up telemedicine are already used after an in-person relationship is established. Committee members pressed both sides on the distinction between teletriage and establishing the relationship, the timing of annual exams, and whether limited exceptions for sedatives or other pre-visit needs might be workable. Senator Lovely testified in support, citing a recent Lyme case where follow-up telemedicine would have been useful.
On H. 5445, Representative Gomez and East Hampton Mayor Salem Derby urged approval of the bill to authorize eight additional liquor licenses, saying the city has reached its current cap, needs economic development, and wants to support downtown revitalization and new restaurant growth. Members asked about public safety and the number of licenses sought; the mayor said local public safety officials support the request and that the licenses would be for restaurants, not bars. On S. 3090 and H. 5114, consumer advocates and cybersecurity experts supported requiring manufacturers of connected devices to disclose software support timelines, arguing it would improve consumer transparency, cybersecurity, and reduce e-waste. Industry groups opposed the bills, saying fixed disclosure requirements could be impractical, create confusion, burden small businesses, conflict with federal efforts, and be difficult to apply to appliances, lighting, and other products with long lifecycles. The committee did not take a substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; at the end, staff announced a forthcoming poll for House members, and the committee voted to adjourn.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:04 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- This is intended to evaluate the strategies to protect consumers and maintain affordable electric and
- Chair, and Representative, hydrogen is certainly in the context of energy sources that would be evaluated
- sector in New Mexico beyond what you might get if we rely on existing entities and bodies who can do evaluations
- those types of customers, it's squarely in the center focus of what this council would be looking to evaluate
- those types of customers, it's squarely in the center focus of what this council would be looking to evaluate
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Summary:
During the legislative meeting, House Bill 287 was discussed, which proposes the establishment of a permanent Health and Human Services Committee to oversee the state's $14.4 billion expenditure in this area. An amendment to the bill was adopted, which clarified funding and operational details. Public comments were solicited, but no one spoke in opposition. The committee ultimately voted, with some members expressing concerns about budget implications, but the motion to pass the bill as amended was made and seconded, with several members opposing it.
House Bill 371 was also addressed, which focuses on creating an Acequia Infrastructure Fund to support land grant and Acequia communities. The bill aims to provide a financial mechanism for these communities to access funds for infrastructure projects without relying on capital outlay requests. The committee discussed the bill's implications, potential funding sources, and the need for further amendments regarding representation and oversight. A motion to pass the bill was made, with some opposition noted, particularly regarding the lack of specificity in the bill's provisions.
Lastly, Senate Bill 143 was presented, which seeks to raise the caps on inspection fees under the Egg Grading Act, among other agricultural regulations. Supportive testimony was provided by representatives from agricultural organizations, emphasizing the need for updated fee structures. The committee engaged in discussions about the bill's implications for consumers and the agricultural sector, ultimately moving towards a vote to pass the bill.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Then there would be, at the end of that two-year period, an evaluation and potential approval for another
- Then, if they have a job offer at a facility that has agreed to be involved in their evaluation and making
- Then they get evaluated again, and they have to pass the final step of the medical licensing exam.
- So it’s not a formal residency program, but they would be able to evaluate... States.
- So it's not a formal residency program, but they would be able to evaluate the physicians and make a
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 38, which would require insurance coverage for specialized wheelchairs, activity chairs, and related mobility devices for people with limb loss or other disabilities, with guardrails limiting the number of covered devices over time. The sponsor and supporters, including the Office of Superintendent of Insurance, Disability Rights New Mexico, the Disability Coalition, physical therapists, and disability advocates, said the bill would improve access, inclusion, and physical activity without significant premium impact. Questions focused on the substitute language, the device limits, and how Medicaid would handle coverage separately. The committee ultimately passed the House Health and Human Services Committee substitute for HB 38 on a 10-0 vote.
The committee then approved House Bill 165, which expands the C-PACE financing program to businesses using industrial revenue bonds and clarifies that counties and municipalities are not liable for payments. Support came from economic development and business groups, who said the bill would remove a barrier to energy- and water-efficiency upgrades and encourage investment. The bill passed on a 10-0 vote.
House Bill 127 also passed unanimously after discussion of its three parts: a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians, a telehealth registry for out-of-state providers, and changes to expedited licensure. Supporters said it would help address provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas, while the sponsor explained that the amended version includes safeguards such as exam requirements, supervised practice, and a provisional-to-restricted-to-full licensure path. The committee voted 11-0 to advance the bill.
House Bill 72, which would increase penalties for distributing certain controlled substances, including methamphetamine, to minors, drew strong support from law enforcement and the chamber of commerce but significant concern from the Public Defender and several members over strict liability, mandatory sentencing, and the breadth of the penalty. After debate over whether the bill could reach low-level or peer-to-peer conduct and whether the penalty was proportionate, the committee voted to table the bill by a 6-4 vote. The committee then took up House Bill 151, a revised childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations bill. The sponsor presented a committee substitute that changed commission appointments, added reporting and solvency-related provisions, and adjusted procedures for compensation and appeals. Members raised concerns about parity, definitions, administrative costs, and how awards would be determined, but the committee approved the committee substitute on a 7-0 vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- registration, amending Section 18-83-16, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding a psychosexual evaluation
- and to provide that failure to provide an evaluation may be an aggravating circumstance, amending Section
- registration amending Section 1883-16 Idaho Code to revise a provision regarding a psychosexual evaluation
- and to provide that failure to provide an evaluation may be an aggravating circumstance, amending Section
- amending Section 18-83-18, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding payment for a psychosexual evaluation
Summary:
The Idaho House convened with a quorum, approved the House Journal, and received committee reports printing House Bills 593-599 and advancing several bills, including HB 544, HB 540, HB 541, HB 569, SB 1222, and SJM 108. The House also introduced and referred new bills HB 600-605, covering public records, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, foreign laws, Capitol Mall/camping and state property management, sex offender registration, and tax subtractions for tips and overtime. Several other measures were moved to second reading, and the chamber briefly went at ease while waiting on Appropriations.
The main floor debate centered on House Concurrent Resolution 25, a call under Article V for a balanced budget amendment. Supporters argued the federal debt is unsustainable, that Idaho already balances its budget, and that a convention threat is needed to force Congress to act. Opponents warned a constitutional convention could become a runaway process, create opportunities for lobbying and corruption, and even alter the ratification rules; some also argued the real problem is the monetary system and federal spending incentives, not just the absence of a balanced budget amendment. Members cited historical precedent, Article V, and concerns about delegate selection and sideboards throughout the debate.
After extensive debate, the House passed HCR 25 by a vote of 36 ayes to 34 nays, with the title approved and the resolution sent to the Senate. The House then held remaining third-reading bills in place until Monday, heard several personal privilege announcements and committee schedule notices, and adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- registration, amending Section 18-83-16, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding a psychosexual evaluation
- and to provide that failure to provide an evaluation may be an aggravating circumstance; amending Section
- registration amending Section 1883-16 Idaho Code to revise a provision regarding a psychosexual evaluation
- and to provide that failure to provide an evaluation may be an aggravating circumstance, amending Section
- amending Section 18-83-18, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding payment for a psychosexual evaluation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, we are evaluating different solutions. Okay, so where does that stand at this point?
- meet some of the statutory requirements because there is a new CEO there's new leadership they're evaluating
- the project ...requirements because there is a new CEO, there's new leadership, they're evaluating the
- understand: because the feds are also, you may or may not know this, the feds are also kind of evaluating
- asking us to fill a $7 billion hole today, but we haven't received the assessment or the project evaluation
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on transportation agency budget proposals and did not take any votes. The first major discussion focused on the Motor Vehicle Account shortfall and a proposed one-time $166 million transfer from the Air Pollution Control Fund and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to offset California Air Resources Board mobile source costs. Department of Finance and the LAO described the account’s long-running structural deficit, driven largely by employee compensation growth and REAL ID-related workload, while members criticized the use of Proposition 4, GGRF, and other one-time or redirected funds as backfills and urged a longer-term solution that addresses both revenues and expenditures.
The committee then heard Caltrans’ request for $25 million in General Fund support to create a Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Program. Caltrans said the program would build on the prior Clean California effort by funding local litter and graffiti cleanup, community engagement, and workforce pathways for vulnerable populations. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing that local litter abatement is not a core state responsibility and that one-time funding is unlikely to solve persistent local cleanup needs. Several members echoed those concerns, while public commenters split between support for the cleanup/employment model and calls to instead restore funding to the Active Transportation Program and transit operations.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency requested that California administratively recognize Tahoe’s federally designated population figure for state formula-based transportation funding, which would raise the population count used in formulas from 40,000 to 145,000. The agency said the change would not request new money but would better align state formulas with federal law and support a shared regional funding framework; members appeared generally supportive, though they noted the need to phase in the change to reduce impacts on other regions.
The final presentation was on High-Speed Rail. The LAO reviewed the authority’s project update report, noting that it did not fully meet statutory requirements and that key details are still pending in a supplemental report expected later in the summer. The LAO said the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment still shows an estimated roughly $7 billion funding gap, with no specific plan to close it, and highlighted risks from federal review, inflation, and uncertain GGRF revenues. High-Speed Rail Authority staff said they are conducting a bottom-up review of scope, schedule, ridership, and costs, expect to provide updated information by late summer, and are exploring public-private partnerships and other financing strategies. Members stressed that no further funding commitments should be made until the updated analysis is available.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 18th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And it establishes requirements for the evaluations for the programs in it.
- Resulting in a stronger program of evaluations and a better understanding of the conditions under which
- Representative Garrett mentioned, the fund and the purpose of this bill is really to increase the evaluation
- of these three-year programs to make sure that we're all on the same page in evaluating and monitoring
- So the funds have internal evaluation and markers; the LFC will have them, and the DSA certainly has
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to evaluation and dispensing of medications, the role of a pharmacist has evolved to include
- And so when we're evaluating...
- And then the chapter also talks about the fact that you have to evaluate the quality and suitability
- All consumer complaints are very valid and appropriate for investigation and evaluation.
- med spas and other facilities offering IV hydration and similar treatments without proper patient evaluation
Summary:
The joint Assembly and Senate business committees held a sunset review hearing on the California State Board of Pharmacy, with board leadership describing the board’s consumer-protection role and its priorities around access, enforcement, and updating pharmacy law. The board emphasized a proposed shift toward a standard-of-care model for pharmacists, arguing it would reduce rigid protocol requirements and improve access to services such as HIV PrEP/PEP, contraception, and naloxone. Board representatives also discussed pharmacy deserts, possible fee waivers for pharmacies in underserved areas, concerns about payer practices contributing to closures, continuing education audits, and a request to restore more flexibility in licensure decisions and probationary monitoring for applicants with certain criminal histories.
A major focus of the hearing was the board’s ongoing compounding regulations, especially the treatment of sterile versus nonsterile compounding and substances such as glutathione and methylcobalamin. The board said the proposal was not a ban on those substances and described the rulemaking as grounded in federal law, USP standards, and public comment, noting the process had gone through multiple modified texts and hearings. Testimony from stakeholders was sharply divided: pharmacists, veterinarians, firefighters, naturopathic doctors, and patient advocates warned the rules were restricting access to compounded medications and harming patients and first responders, while the California Medical Association, psychiatric physicians, and PhRMA raised concerns that the board’s proposals could expand pharmacist authority beyond training, affect physician practice, or create safety risks. Other public comments addressed pharmacy technician ratios, remote processing, flavoring medications, hospital-specific regulation, budget and enforcement transparency, and whether the board should add members with community compounding or pharmacy technician expertise.
Committee members also asked about the board’s oversight priorities and the rationale for its standard-of-care proposal. Board staff explained that consumer protection includes education, licensing, policy, and enforcement, with the highest-priority enforcement cases being those posing imminent public harm. After public testimony concluded, the chairs thanked participants and adjourned the sunset review hearing, announcing an immediate transition to the joint informational hearing on the Department of Cannabis Control.