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UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Health and Human Services Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a practicing emergency physician at Logan Regional Hospital, which is an Intermountain facility.
- So I'm a practicing emergency physician at Logan Regional Hospital, which is an Intermountain facility
- I'm also an emergency physician, and our primary interests are metragynine, and then there is less of
- So I commend that physician for taking that job. I've been... ...the workload.
- It leverages mid-levels and our primary care physicians.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Mar 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Chairlady, Ranking Member, committee members.
- Ranking Member, who left the room in between now. But good morning to all committee members.
- After his hospital release, he was to be seen by a physician we thought was a psychiatrist.
- So we changed the word pediatrician to physician or nurse practitioner.
- Upon placement, or where there might not be easy access to a qualified physician to provide that assessment
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the top, these are ranked by tenure returns, and these are a number of our peer investment
- I'm speaking on behalf of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility and our 7,000 health professional
- Good afternoon, Chair Robinson, Vice Chair Trudeau, Stanford, Frame, and Ranking Member Gildon.
- do is it modifies eligibility and authorizes an EMP for a person that has been assessed by two physicians
- One is it requires physicians to be responsible for diagnosing an incarcerated individual’s illness,
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida ranks 4th amongst all states in the total award allocation for the federal ID part, the grant
- Department of Education which outlines compliance with 18 ID indicators and Florida ranked at 95% in
- And so so, yeah, it does have to do with training, getting our workforce trained, getting the physicians
- And part of it is just informing physicians so that those referrals are made in a timely fashion.
- You know, one of the worst things that could occur is where the physician, the clinicians, somebody that's
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- your statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald O'Connellie, quote, 'he made his way to the top rank
- your statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald O'Connellie, quote, he made his way to the top rank
- Gerald Connolly, quote, he made his way to the top ranks of Congress not only because of his intelligence
- unique identifier to be connected to the name so that if people would like to know the name of the physician
- It relates to a requirement that certain injuries to children be reported by physicians, nurses, teachers
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, as a physician, I can tell you, we're not against apples.
- It's not new funding; it's funding in lieu of physician visits.
- the physician itself.
- I'm a physician specializing in and board certified in physical medicine.
- , advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a lengthy public hearing with testimony on a wide range of health insurance and access-to-care bills. Early testimony focused on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement, with supporters of H. 1326 arguing that pharmacy benefit managers and MassHealth managed care arrangements reimburse independent pharmacies too little, contributing to pharmacy closures and “pharmacy deserts.” The committee also heard repeated support for H. 1151/S. 742 on cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, H. 1288/S. 716 on telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, H. 1309/S. 761 on full-spectrum pregnancy care without cost-sharing, H. 1312 on insurance coverage for doula services, H. 309 on prompt access to health care by removing deductibles for certain services, H. 809/H. 1227 on biomarker testing, H. 1162/S. 810 on reducing inequities in access to medical procedures by limiting insurer cuts tied to Modifier 25, and S. 726 on insurance coverage for mobile integrated health.
Testifiers included legislators, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, emergency and rehabilitation clinicians, and patients and family members. Supporters of the brain injury bill said cognitive rehabilitation is medically necessary, improves long-term outcomes, and can reduce institutional care and public costs; they noted the bill has been heard repeatedly and has support from the Brain Injury Commission and prior favorable committee action. Supporters of the pregnancy care and doula bills described out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to maternal health and shared personal stories of high bills and unmet support needs. Biomarker testing advocates and cancer patients said coverage gaps deny patients access to precision treatment, can lead to avoidable suffering, and should be standardized across insurers; several speakers said insurers often deny claims despite clinical benefit. Dermatology witnesses said insurers’ use of Modifier 25 cuts reimbursement for same-day evaluation and procedure visits, forcing separate appointments and increasing patient burden. Mobile integrated health supporters described home-based care as a way to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions, especially for patients with transportation or mobility barriers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I know personally, you know, working with my allergist and my physician, they have a limited knowledge
- I’m a physician and a scientist. I’m a practicing dermatologist. I’m a physician and a scientist.
- Of course, that takes your physician, your provider, out of patient care.
- Right, and I think it puts a lot of pressure on the physician because my husband's a physician, and when
- Are you not stepping in the place of physician when you deny?
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2309, Representative Jones’ Oregon Harvesting bill, do pass by a vote of 13 ayes and no nays. The committee then moved to public testimony on House Bill 1881, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance. Representative Bill Allen said the bill is intended to address xylazine’s role in fentanyl-related overdoses, improve tracking and enforcement, and preserve legitimate veterinary use through carve-outs. A veterinarian from the University of Missouri testified in support, emphasizing xylazine’s long-standing and safe veterinary use and the need to protect agricultural practice while targeting illicit diversion. No opposition was presented, and testimony on the bill concluded.
The committee then heard House Bill 1855, which would add alpha-gal syndrome to Missouri’s reportable conditions and create a reporting/surveillance framework. Sponsor Representative Matthew Overcast said the bill was revised to shift reporting from providers to private labs, create a standalone non-communicable disease reporting section, and support data collection for prevalence, education, and federal funding opportunities. Supporters included a lobbyist for the AlphaGal Alliance, a University of Missouri dermatologist/researcher, Extension staff, cattle industry representatives, and multiple patients and family members who described severe dietary restrictions, anxiety, school and work impacts, and the need for better public awareness and treatment research. Opponents argued the bill’s language would expand DHSS authority too broadly, especially the provision allowing the department to designate and enforce rules for noncommunicable diseases, and suggested narrowing the bill and adding opt-in protections. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 2355, Representative Holly Jones’ “food as medicine” bill. Jones argued that nutrition should be treated as a public health intervention and described medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and nutrition counseling as tools that can improve outcomes and reduce costs. In questions, members raised concerns about how the proposal would interact with existing food assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, school meals, and other federal nutrition benefits, and whether the bill would create a new entitlement or duplicate existing aid. The hearing on HB 2355 was still in progress when the transcript ended.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a physician and a scientist. I'm a practicing dermatologist. I'm a physician and a scientist.
- I know all of our physicians are dedicated to providing that patient with appropriate care.
- And I think it puts a lot of pressure on the physician because my husband's a physician, and when they
- To kind of rephrase it, how many physicians or providers do we think will be able to... Is it?
- How many physicians or providers do we think will be eligible for these exemptions?
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 8th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The model consists of a team led by a primary care physician who is then supported by a... a psychiatric
- The primary care physician is the lead of the collaborative care model because the model... is based
- Primary care physicians might not always be well-equipped to handle and treat those types of patients
- Buprenorphine can be prescribed by physicians right in the primary care physician's office.
- State employees, as well as we have rank-and-file employees across the board.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much, Chair Mena, Ranking Member Waters, members of the committee.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, and ranking member and committee members.
- Chairman, Ranking Member Waters, thank you for having me today.
- Further discussion, Ranking Member Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair. We agree.
- Further discussion, Ranking Member Waters? Thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2356 would let a homicide victim’s next of kin seek a court injunction to block examination of law enforcement records in homicide cases; staff explained current Public Records Act rules, the sponsor said the bill was intended to protect families and children after especially graphic cases, and open-government testimony opposed the measure as an unnecessary secrecy expansion. HB 2460 and HJR 4212 would change vacancy-filling rules for partisan offices so an appointee must be from the same party only if the former officeholder had declared a party preference; the sponsor said this would address vacancies involving no-party-preference officials and avoid delays or litigation. HB 2631 would create a pilot to extend the governor’s customer-experience initiative to the Secretary of State, Fish and Wildlife, and the Insurance Commissioner, with deadlines for liaisons, metrics, reports, and service-improvement plans; the sponsor and supporters emphasized better service and accessibility, while agency representatives raised concerns about cost, autonomy, and whether participation should be optional. HB 2574 would streamline procedures when a candidate dies before or after ballots are printed, allowing removal from ballots or noncounting of votes based on a death certificate; the sponsor said it would avoid unnecessary recounts and costs. HB 2572 would require county-tribal election meetings and create an electronic ballot return portal for certain voters, including tribal voters on reservations, military and overseas voters, and voters with disabilities; county auditors and election officials supported the tribal outreach and access goals but stressed the need for security testing and careful implementation of the portal.
In executive session, the committee considered five bills and adopted amendments on two of them. For HB 2333, which addresses protections against political violence for elected officials, candidates, election officials, and criminal justice participants, the committee adopted amendment Omley 307 to allow P.O. boxes or ACP addresses in campaign-related filings and contributions, then advanced the substitute bill on a 4-3 vote. HB 2462, concerning authority to counter unpiloted aircraft systems, was advanced 5-2. HB 2419, which expands the address confidentiality program to certain administrative law judges and Office of Administrative Hearings employees, was amended to include the chief administrative law judge and then advanced 5-2. HB 2176, exempting collaborative drug therapy agreement information from the Public Records Act, advanced 4-3 after debate over privacy versus transparency. HB 2491, exempting personal information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions for digital experience platform services, also advanced 5-2. The committee then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Good evening, Vice Chair and Ranking.
- Well, thank you for covering and ranking Senator Christian. Appreciate you both hearing this bill.
- Well, it sounds like our ranking member has a question. Senator Christian.
- Thank you, Chair, Senators, ranking member. I apologize.
- I'm a pediatric critical care physician in Spokane, Washington.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee held an evening hearing on several bills. Senate Bill 6249, sponsored by Sen. Torres, would require all people convicted of stalking to be supervised by the Department of Corrections. Staff explained current community custody rules and said the bill would make stalking convictions subject to DOC supervision; the fiscal note had been requested but not yet received. The sponsor and several survivors and advocates testified in support, saying stalking is dangerous, victims need ongoing monitoring, and supervision could help prevent future harm. No vote was taken.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6255, sponsored by Sen. Lovelett, which renames and updates the Legislative Executive Poverty Reduction Oversight Task Force (LuPRO) as the Legislative Executive Economic Justice and Well-Being Task Force, expands membership, and revises duties to monitor and update the state’s 10-year plan to dismantle poverty. Staff said the bill has a partial fiscal note showing a $4,000 OSPI cost for a report, with no additional cost beyond that this biennium. Testimony from DSHS and a constituent supported the bill as a way to improve coordination and accountability in poverty reduction efforts.
Senate Bill 6286, sponsored by Sen. Orwall, would authorize the Department of Health to fine private detention facilities that deny inspectors entry, with escalating daily fines and a new account to support people harmed by wrongful detention or ICE-related abuse. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as a human rights and public health measure, citing complaints about food, sanitation, medical care, and mental health conditions in private detention facilities. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6224, sponsored by Chair Wilson, which would create a Children and Youth Behavioral Health Leadership Council to implement the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan and extend the existing work group. Supporters from state agencies, providers, parents, and advocates emphasized early intervention, cross-system coordination, and youth mental health needs; one witness opposed the bill, arguing it should focus more on non-psychiatric causes of distress. The hearing ended with no recorded votes or final action on the bills.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They assist in procedures involving fluoroscopy only under the direct supervision of a licensed physician
- at least 40 hours of radiation safety training and documented clinical experience under real-time physician
- Clinical experience under real-time physician supervision. Mr.
- It is expected that officers of all ranks will, by their attendance, set an example for their men.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations.
The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:43 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, seconded by Ranking Member Duncan.
- pharmacy, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social worker, dental medicine, or as a physician
- I'm a family medicine resident physician practicing here in Santa Fe.
- This 120 hours was Again, based on an average of resident physicians, at least at a minimum.
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- A couple of key areas: primary care physicians.
- How do we recruit a primary care physician to say Roswell?
- Vastly different conversation to be able to recruit and retain physicians to do primary care and focus
- The Ranking Member is under Grant, so we'll meet and talk about bills.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Ranking Member Goehner.
- Good morning, Chair Bateman and Ranking Member Goehner. Good to see everybody.
- Morning, Chair Redmond, Ranking Member, and committee members.
- Good morning, Chair Bateman, Ranking Member, and committee members.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify, Chair Bateman and Ranking Member Gaynor.
Committee:
Senate Housing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Member Gainer. Thank you, Madam Chair, and appreciate you bringing the bill forward.
- Good morning, Chair Bateman and Ranking Member Gainer. Good to see everybody.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, ranking member, and members of the committee for having me again.
- Morning, Chair Redmond, Ranking Member, and committee members.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify, Chair Bateman and Ranking Member Gaynor.
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee held public hearings on four bills and then took executive action on several measures and two gubernatorial appointments. At the start, the committee waived the five-day notice rule for Substitute House Bill 2354, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, and Second Substitute House Bill 2590. The committee also heard public testimony on House Bill 1859, which would expand affordable housing on property owned by religious organizations by lowering the affordability threshold needed to qualify for a density bonus. Supporters, including the sponsor, faith leaders, and local officials, said the current 100% affordability requirement has made projects difficult to finance and that the bill would better unlock underused church land for housing.
The committee then heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, which would further standardize where and how permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and shelters can be sited, while limiting local barriers and allowing some negotiated conditions near schools or when local governments provide significant support. The sponsor and supporters from King County, housing providers, the Attorney General’s office, disability advocates, medical professionals, and others argued the bill would reduce discriminatory or inconsistent local siting rules and expand needed housing. Some local government representatives supported the bill but asked for additional amendments to preserve local flexibility, require on-site contacts, and clarify how operating conditions and funding agreements would work.
The committee also heard House Bill 2590, which would revise rules for limited equity cooperatives so they can better function as a long-term affordable homeownership model and remain exempt from certain Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act requirements. Supporters said the bill would help preserve manufactured housing communities and other cooperative housing while maintaining affordability and oversight. House Bill 2354, a trailer bill to WACOIA, would make technical changes affecting common interest communities, including EV charging and heat pump cost responsibility, reserve studies, and audit thresholds; the Washington State Community Association’s Institute testified in support. In executive session, the committee confirmed gubernatorial appointments Aaron T. McGrath and Ann T. Malone and voted do-pass recommendations for EHB 1687, SHB 2269, and HB 2304, all subject to signatures.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- must still meet California medical eligibility standards and obtain verification from a licensed physician
- California medical eligibility standards and obtain verification from a licensed physician.
- As you may know, unfortunately, Long Beach is ranked among the deadliest cities in California for traffic
- This corridor is one of the highest-ranking in the state for wildlife collisions, and when the incidents
- He had no understanding of rank, and whoever he crossed, it was always a funny comment, usually irreverent
Committee:
Senate Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- existing SAF refineries are in communities that have lived with industrial pollution for decades and rank
- existing SAF refineries are in communities that have lived with industrial pollution for decades, and rank
- Oversight Committee, Rural County Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority, California State PTA, Physicians
- Network, Plastic Pollution Coalition, Last Plastic Straw, the California Black Health Network, a physician
- and scientist network addressing plastics and health, Active San Gabriel Valley, Physicians for Social
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Torkelson honorably served over 20 years as a physician in the United States Navy, receiving numerous
- lasting Research, mentorship, and community service, leaving a lasting impact on generations of physicians
- We have 20% of our physicians in Arizona, 20%, one out of five, are internationally trained.
- And they would have to work with a physician in order to do so.
- Physicians even now are stopping some of these procedures because...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor debate of HF25 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A national 2021 analysis reports that only 16% said they had a physician and 25% said they had a registered
- A national 2021 analysis reports that only 16% said they had a physician and 25% said they had a registered
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