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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Jamie is stuck testifying over in-house insurance on a very similar bill.
  • Those remain covered by dental insurance.
  • For example, it could be ABC Insurance and ABC Health Plans Plus.
  • Deborah Diaz-Lara, Texas Department of Insurance, as a resource.
  • With insured patients, there can be no balance billing, and disputes with the insurer are not Subject
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Dental insurance and parents normally cover the cost of medically necessary dental procedures.
  • However, some medical health insurers do not want to cover the anesthesia.
  • Health insurance will pay for anesthesia when a child needs ear tubes or when the child needs their tonsils
  • However, we find it difficult to get insurers to approve payment for the medically necessary anesthesia
  • Health insurance for necessary general anesthesia for these dental procedures.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part II) Apr 9th, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • In recent years, dentists have found it difficult to get medical insurance to cover general anesthesia
  • Dental insurance and parents normally cover the cost of medically necessary dental procedures.
  • However, some medical health insurers do not want to cover the anesthesia necessary to safely care for
  • Health insurance will pay for anesthesia when a child needs ear tubes or when the child needs their tonsils
  • This bill simply says that if medical insurance provides coverage for general anesthesia for other medically
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services (Part I) Apr 9th, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So how will this impact insurance premiums?
  • This bill addresses this gap by requiring medical insurance...
  • Covered by dental insurance.
  • For example, it could be ABC Insurance and ABC Health Plans Plus.
  • With insured patients, there can be no balance billing, and disputes with the insurer are not subject
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met with several members initially absent, then later established a quorum. The committee heard multiple bills, with most testimony focusing on access to care, insurance practices, senior safety, and health care worker protections. Several bills were laid out with committee substitutes, and public testimony was limited to two minutes per witness. Most bills were left pending after testimony, with no final votes taken in the portion provided. Senate Bill 2069 would create a work group to study the feasibility of a statewide acute psychiatric bed registry; the substitute shifts appointment authority to the Health and Human Services Commissioner and extends reporting and sunset dates. Senate Bill 463 would expand workplace violence protections to additional hospice, home and community support, intermediate care, and state-supported living center settings. Senate Bill 1283 would require background checks and transparency measures for senior retirement communities after testimony about the Dallas-area serial killings of elderly residents. Senate Bill 1784 would require 60 days’ written notice before medical debt is sent to collections. Senate Bill 527 would require medical insurance coverage for general anesthesia for medically necessary pediatric dental procedures for children under 13 with qualifying conditions; pediatric dentists testified that denials delay needed care. A major portion of the meeting centered on prior authorization. Senate Bill 1380 would eliminate prior authorization for a broad list of services, including emergency, primary, mental health, substance use, chemotherapy, preventive, pediatric hospice, and certain chronic-condition care. Physicians and hospice advocates supported the bill, describing delays, administrative burden, and patient harm, while health plans opposed blanket exemptions and argued prior authorization helps prevent unnecessary care and control costs. Relatedly, Senate Bill 547 would require insurers to report gold-card prior authorization exemptions to TDI and create a centralized database and annual report; TMA supported better tracking, while health plans warned of duplicative reporting and administrative cost. Senate Bill 407 would require health care facilities to honor conscience- and religion-based vaccine exemptions for employees, with testimony from a physician and vaccine-choice advocate supporting the bill. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1383, which would regulate senior living referral agencies, allow more flexible compensation structures, and add disclosure and consumer protections; an out-of-state referral company and A Place for Mom supported it. Senate Bill 1511 would allow freestanding emergency centers to provide outpatient services in addition to emergency care, with consumer protections such as estimates, limits on facility fees, and restrictions on balance billing. The chair repeatedly announced that bills were being left pending after testimony, and no final committee action or recorded votes were taken in the transcript provided.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Commerce and Small Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been called many times by insurance companies, attorneys, home builders, and homeowners to evaluate
  • Auburn County has become a model for the rest of the country on helping lower insurance rates and storm
  • The other question is how would this affect your insurance policy? You know the... policy?
  • You know the insurance premiums, etc. A fortified roof is less.
Bills: SB186 , SB212 , HB566 , SB186 , SB212
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • be sold by an insurance producer who is licensed to sell or solicit accident and health insurance in
  • product, it is not under the insurance department.
  • Section 12, the Department of Insurance shall enforce this act.
  • This is a self-funded plan, and the Alabama Department of Insurance does not regulate self-insured plans
  • does not regulate self-funded insurance plans.
Bills: HB506 , HB513 , HB437
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • $1.85 billion to maintain the increased state contribution of 88.6% to the higher education group insurance
  • But we had one other amendment in there to take care of paperwork for independent insurance agents, so
  • The Senate added an amendment when the bill came back to us, adding a liability protection for utilities
  • It requires compliance with mitigation plans for utilities to allow for liability protection.
  • But still, the bill is good and it has some criminal and civil liabilities.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Born on December 4th, 1954, Jim built a distinguished 47-year career as a financial and insurance advisor
  • Born on December 4, 1954, Jim built a distinguished 47-year career as a financial and insurance advisor
  • had an issue, and she can only work so many hours for her Social Security and for the open market insurance
  • If you're getting open market insurance, her insurance, because she went $7 over, she went from $2.50
  • Insurance, because she went $7 over, she went from $2.50 a month to $6.50. So that's a huge leap.
Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Born on December 4, 1954, Jim built a distinguished 47-year career as a financial and insurance advisor
  • had an issue, and she can only work so many hours for her Social Security and for the open market insurance
  • If you're getting open market insurance, her insurance, because she went $7 over.
Bills: HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary: The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion. After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They were worried about the liability.
  • And as we dug into it, we realized that there was some law that restricted, limited the liability for
  • An act relating to travel insurance, amending RCW 48. Last line. Effect January 1, 2027.
  • Travel insurance has become much more common in recent years, and this bill sets up a framework to bring
  • If we could pass this, please, since I'd be able to buy my travel insurance for tonight. Thank you.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • or their property insurance doesn't cover the renter, and they should consider renter's insurance, and
  • that renter's insurance doesn't cover flood insurance.
  • because many of the homeowners have lost insurance or insurance has gone up very, very expensive.
  • of Insurance Commissioner.
  • So we're also trying to protect the insurance confidential information.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 276 by Senator Myers, Insurance favorably; Bureau without amendments.
  • Senate Bill 465 by Senator McMath, Insurance with amendments; Bureau without amendments.
  • Cineville 276 by Senator Myers, insurance favorably, beer without amendments.
  • Senate Bill 465 by Senator McMath, Insurance with amendments; Bureau without amendments.
  • Senate Bill 509 by Senator Cloud, Insurance with amendments; Bureau without amendments.
Summary: The House met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received a series of Senate messages, conference committee appointments, and enrolled bill reports. The chamber also noted Senate concurrence in several House concurrent resolutions and the adoption of conference reports, while multiple Senate bills and resolutions were signed by the Senate President. Senate Bill 480, dealing with butterfly bottom nets and vessel use/anchorage, was referred to the Natural Resources Committee without objection. Members introduced several House resolutions, including measures to commend Arsenal Football Club, recognize Pope Leo XIV and 4-H honoree Margaret Mimi Stoker, study forensic medical exam protocols for domestic violence survivors, create a task force on second-degree murder sentencing, review miscarriage and pregnancy-loss terminology, commemorate the 250th anniversary of New Orleans, and support the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Committee reports also moved forward bills on child welfare, water quality, scenic rivers, orphan wells, gravel mining reclamation, groundwater conservation, agricultural production, railroad hazards, and retirement system merger feasibility, along with resolutions on Pope Leo XIV and the LaMelle family. The House took up numerous Senate bills returned from the Legislative Bureau, adopting amendments and advancing many to third reading, including bills on health and welfare, education, insurance, and criminal justice. The chamber also reported favorably on resolutions condemning political violence and honoring public figures and organizations, and it scheduled several committee meetings for the following day, including Health and Welfare, Appropriations, Natural Resources, Civil Law, Transportation, and Ways and Means. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee agendas and delegation meetings, and the House adjourned on motion to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. the next day.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of President Gardner and the original Gardner Scholarship. 15 years ago, we did not even REQUIRE INSURANCE
  • We are requiring they are covered because we, back 15 years ago, established the requirement for insurance
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> It doesn't change anything on the civil liability part whatsoever. >> Unfortunately, it doesn't.
  • </c> &gt;&gt; doesn't change anything on the civil &gt;&gt; doesn't change anything on the civil liability
  • </c> liability part whatsoever. liability part whatsoever.
Bills: SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228
Committee: Senate Judiciary