Transcript Highlights:

• While burning wood and other forms of biomass sound green and clean, the fact is that biomass-burning
• As you can see, wood-burning is also a widespread issue.
• Burning wood is an outdated method of generation.
• Old outdated burn technologies are a thing of the past.
• I don't think we need to pay people to burn wood.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Summary: The hearing focused mainly on two subjects: expansion of the Massachusetts bottle bill and bills to remove woody biomass from state clean-energy and greenhouse-gas programs. On the bottle bill, supporters from municipal, environmental, public health, and local government groups argued that the 5-cent deposit is outdated, redemption rates have fallen, and expanding coverage to more beverage containers—especially water, sports drinks, and small alcohol bottles—would reduce litter, cut plastic waste and microplastics, and save cities and towns money. Several speakers also backed raising handling fees for retailers and redemption centers, and some supported restoring a Clean Environment Fund so unclaimed deposits would support recycling-related purposes. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Beverage Association and the National Waste and Recycling Association, argued that curbside recycling and transfer-station systems are more convenient, that the targeted containers are valuable to local recycling programs, and that the proposal would shift costs onto consumers and municipalities. Committee members questioned witnesses about redemption rates, handling fees, the 2014 ballot question, and whether the bill had changed from prior sessions. The biomass portion drew strong support from Springfield officials, state legislators, environmental advocates, and public health groups. They said woody biomass should not count as clean energy because burning wood produces particulate pollution and carbon emissions, and they warned that current law contains a loophole that could help finance the proposed Palmer Renewable Energy biomass plant in Springfield. Witnesses emphasized Springfield’s air-quality and asthma burdens, the public health impacts of PM2.5, and the need to close the loophole before a January 1, 2026 deadline. One forest-industry witness supported a separate bill promoting modern wood heat with pollution controls, arguing it is cleaner than older wood systems and has minimal ratepayer cost, while noting that those credits would be affected if the governor’s broader energy affordability bill repeals the alternative energy portfolio standard. No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs managed testimony by alternating between the bottle bill and biomass topics, asking speakers to keep remarks brief and to note when they agreed with prior testimony. Several legislators also testified in support of the bills, and committee members asked follow-up questions on deposit levels, retailer handling fees, recycling economics, and the public-health rationale for the biomass restrictions.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are they qualified to prescribe? No.
• Doctors can prescribe more even if they're not able to.
• Prescribed Vicodin, Valium, Neurotin, Tramadol, Antidepressants.
• it, will not pay for it. pay for it, and will not prescribe it.
• They had prescribed three medications.

Bills: SB3 , SB810 , SB965 , SB1073 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB 3

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Ballard replied that when the medical provider prescribes the medication, if they prescribe only the
• </c><00:20:51.159><c> pxl</c> symptoms and then prescribed pxl symptoms and then prescribed pxl immediately
• It's a rather unorthodox approach to prescribing, and I was just wondering if it is the intention of
• </c> includes a statement by the prescriber includes a statement by the prescriber that<01:02:37.480>
• </c><01:09:04.400><c> is</c> we wanted to do with OP prescribing is we wanted to do with OP prescribing

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• figure includes expenditures on both obesity indicated GLP-1s and type 2 diabetes indicated GLP-1s prescribed
• figure includes expenditures on both obesity indicated GLP-1s and type 2 diabetes indicated GLP-1s prescribed
• Last year, the governor cut chiropractic diabetes, um, indicated GLP-1s prescribed to patients with an
• Uh, doctors would have some latitude in what they're prescribing for around that.
• We are going to handle the impact of the drugs being prescribed to someone.

Transcript Highlights:

• to your attention because that's the language that has been used for instance in the off label prescribing
• to your attention because that's the language that has been used for instance in the off label prescribing
• to your attention because that's the language that has been used for instance in the off label prescribing
• to your attention because that's the language that has been used for instance in the off label prescribing
• Doing off-label prescribing or using stem cell therapy as in here.

Bills: HB0003 , HB0117 , HB0041

Committee: House Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Burns, aye.
• Senator Burns, aye.
• Senator Boren, Senator Burns, Senator Grellner. Senator Burns, aye. Senator Grellner. Senator Kirt.
• Senator Boren, Senator Burns, Senator Grellner. Senator Burns, aye. Senator Grellner. Senator Kirt.
• Senator Bourne, Senator Burns, Senator Grellner.

Bills: HB3415 , HB2206 , HB3414 , HB3265 , HB3310 , HB3413 , HB4486 , HB1219

Committee: Senate Retirement and Government Resources

Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Resources met with a quorum and first took up two executive nominations for Ben Lepak, one to serve as Secretary of State and one to serve in the governor’s cabinet. Lepak described the Secretary of State office’s work on business filings, recordkeeping, and initiative petitions, and said the office’s career staff handled those duties well. Senators asked about fairness in the initiative petition process and administrative rules; Lepak emphasized transparency and ministerial, nonpolitical administration. Both nominations advanced on 8-0 votes. The committee then considered several House bills tied largely to government transparency and purchasing oversight. House Bill 3415 would require state entities to report contracts and subcontractors, include performance metrics, publicly post contracts and assessments, and document consultant outcomes; it passed 8-0 despite concerns about a $2 million fiscal impact and added OMES workload. House Bill 3414 would require OMES to identify whether contracts are service-based and create a digital warehouse for intangible assets; it passed 6-0. House Bill 3310 would authorize OMES payment-procedure rules, require invoice legitimacy checks and a 60-day payment window, and create compliance reporting with possible budget recommendations for noncompliance; it passed 7-0 after questions about appeals and penalties. House Bill 3413, requiring agencies to include more detail on contractors and consultants in annual budget submissions, also passed 7-0. The committee also approved House Bill 2206, which moves new school resource officers into a law-enforcement retirement system rather than teacher retirement, with testimony that it would help recruit officers and would apply only to new hires; it passed 6-0. House Bill 3265, which expands who can make PTSD disability determinations for first responders to include psychologists and certain licensed mental health professionals, passed 7-0 after discussion of psychiatrist shortages and concerns about diagnostic standards. House Bill 4486, authorizing a Gold Star monument at the Capitol funded by private donations, passed 7-0. Finally, House Bill 1219, barring state agencies and schools from using state funds or resources to promote LGBTQ or Pride Month events or fly the Pride flag, generated extensive debate over its impact on outreach, public health, education, and LGBTQ Oklahomans; it passed 5-2 and the committee adjourned with notice of a larger agenda the following week.

Transcript Highlights:

• UAMS is prescribing both Leqembi and Kisunla. Now, is that correct, Dr. Way?
• UAMS. is prescribing both LeKimbi and Kisunla. Now, is that correct? Dr. way.
• when they gave their presentation, they said, unfortunately, there's no treatment, so we usually prescribe
• Patients, and these are the doctors who would have prescribed the treatment, and they were not aware.
• One is the dearth of doctors with expertise who will prescribe those infusions and monitor these patients

Committee: All ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to introduce members, adopt its rules and procedures, approve prior minutes, and authorize the co-chairs to approve special expenses. The main discussion focused on updating the Arkansas State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association outlining major changes in prevalence, caregiving burden, diagnostics, and treatment since the prior plan. He noted rising disease and caregiver numbers in Arkansas, the expansion of amyloid PET access, the growing use of blood-based biomarkers, and the availability of FDA-approved treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla, while emphasizing that access, insurance coverage, and provider education remain major barriers. Members and presenters also discussed the need to better reach rural primary care providers, who may not be aware of new diagnostics and therapies, and the bottlenecks caused by limited specialists and infusion capacity. There was concern about overreliance on blood tests without confirmatory evaluation, and several members stressed the importance of collaboration, public education, and promoting brain health through exercise and diet. The council also heard about existing programs such as the dementia services coordinator, the BOLD grant, caregiver respite grants, workforce training, and a pilot dementia resource center with UAMS Centers on Aging. The council approved a new four-part outline for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction and brain health/early detection, strengthening family caregiver support, improving access to diagnostics and treatment, and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce and crisis response. Members also agreed to consider future agenda items on new treatments, brain health and lifestyle prevention, workforce training, and possible legislative changes to the enabling statute. The meeting ended with discussion of scheduling the next meeting, tentatively set for August 12 in Hot Springs, and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• UAMS is prescribing both Leqembi and Kisunla. Now, is that correct, Dr. Way?
• UAMS. is prescribing both LeKimbi and Kisunla. Now, is that correct? Dr. way.
• when they gave their presentation, they said, unfortunately, there's no treatment, so we usually prescribe
• Patients, and these are the doctors who would have prescribed the treatment, and they were not aware.
• One is the infusion center; one is the dearth of doctors with expertise who will prescribe those infusions

Committee: All ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met with legislative members and agency, advocacy, and provider representatives present. The council adopted its rules and procedures, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized the co-chairs to approve special expenses. Members then heard an extensive update on the state Alzheimer’s plan and current developments in diagnosis, treatment, research, caregiving, and workforce issues. David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association described major changes since the first state plan, including the growth of blood-based biomarkers, broader access to amyloid PET scans, and the availability of disease-slowing treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla. He emphasized that Arkansas still faces major barriers in rural areas, including limited provider awareness, insurance coverage concerns, shortages of specialists, and long wait times for memory care and infusion services. He also highlighted caregiver burden, the need for better education and care navigation, and new efforts such as a dementia resource center pilot with UAMS, respite grants, and workforce training. Members discussed the importance of public education on brain health, diet, exercise, and risk reduction, as well as the need to collaborate with chronic disease partners and improve outreach to primary care providers. The council approved four proposed focus areas for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction, brain health, early detection and diagnosis; strengthening family caregiver support; improving access to diagnostics and treatment; and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce training and crisis response. Members also discussed possible legislative or statutory changes to keep the council active and engaged, and they agreed to pursue a future meeting in August, tentatively August 12 in Hot Springs, with additional meetings under consideration for later in the month. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• That matches the statutory limitation on what a pharmacist can prescribe as a refill, extending that
• to a... ...on what a pharmacist can prescribe as a refill, extending that to a larger portion.
• Do we have a percentage of how often generic is prescribed versus the non-generic for the name brand?
• And if somebody gets prescribed a CPAP machine, which is expensive, you know, several thousand dollars
• Or a cane, something that's prescribed to them. That would have been paid for by that insured.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Transcript Highlights:

• Any new treatments are prescribing authority. All existing statutory safeguards.
• Bipolar, a major depressive disorder. 22 1% require to control 2 stimulant, which I cannot prescribe
• example, research shows that psychiatric nurse practitioners are more likely than physicians to prescribe
• According to the DEA, nurse practitioners are now the leading prescribers of enough amphetamine class
• These are not benign drugs to carry significant risks and require extensive medical training to prescribe

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> higher penalty if you just said burning higher penalty if you just said burning the<00:17:29.840
• But burning another person's flag is not protected speech.
• But burning another person's flag is not protected speech.
• But burning another person's flag is not protected speech.
• </c> got lit on fire it was huge fire burned got lit on fire it was huge fire burned down<00:42:30.160

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Section C clarifies who may prescribe medication to be administered to students in schools. revisions
• </c> conditions C clarifies who may prescribe conditions C clarifies who may prescribe medication<00:
• providers who may prescribe medication providers who may prescribe medication they<00:19:04.400><c> need
• Because it would be people who volunteer to get trained to administer a certain prescribed medication
• </c> administer a certain prescribed administer a certain prescribed medication<00:21:11.000><c> it's

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The joint Committee on Education and Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard Senate Bill 422, which would authorize the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified people whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The Department of Education testified in support, noting a prior law that created the Kono diploma program before it sunset in 2020. Several members of the public also testified in support. Both committees later recommended passage of SB 422 without amendments, and the recommendation was adopted by voice votes. The committees then heard Senate Bill 530 on Braille literacy. The bill would establish Braille literacy as state policy, require Braille-related literacy assessments for eligible blind and low-vision students, authorize DOE rulemaking, create a Braille Literacy Resource Center, and appropriate funds. DOE and the Department of Human Services supported the measure, as did the National Federation of the Blind, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and a blind testifier who described the importance of early Braille instruction. The Attorney General’s office raised concerns about statutory language requiring yearly assessments and suggested revisions so annual decisions remain with IEP teams. The committees voted to pass SB 530 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s suggested changes, and adopted the recommendation. The next measure was Senate Bill 532, which would allow school staff and agents trained by a licensed clinician to volunteer to administer medication to students in public schools under certain conditions and clarify who may prescribe such medication. DOE and Department of Health testimony supported the bill. The Attorney General recommended replacing the term “licensed clinician” with the defined term “health care professional.” The Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants supported the bill but asked that physician assistants be included among providers who may prescribe medications for school administration. After questions about current school health aide duties and field-trip medication procedures, the committees voted to pass SB 532 with amendments, including the Attorney General’s terminology change, and adopted the recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• And this isn't like—I mean, this is a prescribed dose of benzodiazepines. My wife also...
• I think that it would be difficult to find a medical provider who is willing to prescribe.
• Because just to be clear, we don't prescribe cannabis either.
• But in no states that I know of do we prescribe cannabis.
• But no one's prescribing cannabis. So that kratom would probably be the same way.

Summary: The Kratom Working Group met to hear public testimony and expert presentations on whether North Dakota should prohibit or regulate kratom and 7-OH products. Early testimony split sharply between speakers who described natural kratom as a helpful, lower-risk alternative for chronic pain, opioid withdrawal, PTSD, and recovery, and speakers who urged prohibition because of dependence, overdose risk, and the growth of concentrated or synthetic 7-OH products sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. Several witnesses, including consumers and shop owners, argued that banning kratom would push people to more dangerous drugs or unregulated internet sources, while public health and medical witnesses said the marketplace is confusing and inadequately controlled. A number of witnesses, including representatives of the North Dakota Public Health Association, the state crime lab, and addiction-treatment and pediatric clinicians, emphasized risks from adulterated or concentrated products, lack of labeling and age restrictions, contamination concerns, and harms to adolescents, pregnant patients, and newborns. The crime lab described recent cases involving mitragynine, 7-OH, and pseudoindoxyl, and said products purchased in a smoke shop were inaccurately labeled. A Sanford pediatric hospitalist testified that kratom exposure in pregnancy can cause severe neonatal withdrawal and that adolescents are using the product. By contrast, American Kratom Association representatives and other advocates argued that natural leaf kratom should be distinguished from synthetic 7-OH, that deaths usually involve other substances, and that a regulatory framework with testing, labeling, age limits, and product registration would better protect consumers than a blanket ban. No formal bill was debated or voted on in this transcript. The working group heard testimony, asked questions, and took no final action before breaking for lunch and later resuming with additional presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• Pre-authorization is when your health care provider prescribes a medication to you that is not on the
• It came from CMS, and it came from a prescribing clinical psychologist.
• who have to go through extra schooling in order to do any kind of prescribing.
• who have to go through extra schooling in order to do any kind of prescribing.
• I am not a prescriber, but I have spoken to many of them, and there is a difference.

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 20, a prior-authorization measure aimed at exempting certain medications and treatments for seriously mentally ill adults from repeat insurance prior authorization, while also extending prior authorization approvals to three years for chronic maintenance drugs. The sponsor described the bill as the latest in a series of bipartisan prior-authorization reforms and accepted an amendment from the Health Care Authority and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance to apply the bill to adults only and to cover PBMs in the interagency purchasing collaborative. Supporters, including NAMI New Mexico and state health officials, argued the bill would reduce barriers to needed care, especially for mental health treatment. Opponents from health plans, PBMs, and insurers warned the bill was too broad, lacked clear definitions for serious mental illness and chronic conditions, created patient-safety concerns, and should have a shorter reauthorization period and later implementation date. After committee discussion, the sponsor agreed to work on a committee substitute, and the bill was rolled over for a later meeting. The committee then heard Senate Bill 53, the Chispa data privacy bill, which would impose broad limits on the collection, sale, and use of personal data, require opt-in consent for many uses, strengthen rights to access, correct, and delete data, and create enforcement mechanisms including a private right of action. Supporters from advocacy, women’s, behavioral health, reproductive health, and civil rights groups said the bill was needed to protect sensitive health and location data, prevent surveillance and criminalization, and give New Mexicans real control over their information. Business, technology, insurance, and hospital representatives opposed the bill, arguing it was more restrictive than other states’ privacy laws, would burden small businesses and health-related services, create compliance uncertainty, and risk limiting digital services and innovation. After extensive questioning about data breaches, opt-in consent, nonprofit exemptions, and the bill’s impact on businesses and health care access, a motion to table failed 5-4, and the committee then passed SB 53 on a 5-4 vote. The committee next heard Senate Bill 86, which updates the state’s harassment-by-telephone law to cover electronic communications such as social media, messaging apps, and email. The sponsor and a Las Cruces police chief said the change would modernize an outdated 1967 statute and help law enforcement address harassment and domestic violence through current technology. The bill drew support from the governor’s public safety advisor and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and members asked a few clarifying questions about the wording. The committee approved SB 86 unanimously, 9-0. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 96, on regulated childcare zoning requirements, using a committee substitute. The sponsor and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the bill would reduce confusing zoning and fire-code barriers to opening or expanding child care homes and centers, helping address a statewide shortage of child care slots and supporting working families. The discussion began with the committee substitute and an explanation that the measure is intended to streamline local requirements and expand child care supply.

Transcript Highlights:

• And when I was just about halfway through that training, I was allowed and actively prescribing these
• So if you can imagine, if right now the people prescribing it are urged to prescribe this, these are
• So if I was qualified to prescribe it, To 12- and 13-year-olds on their first visit.
• to prescribe it to kids.
• The bill also modifies the prescribed relevant factors on which the Arizona Supreme Court must base the

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• prior authorizations for medications, to provide for requirements for certain generic medications prescribed
• It says that if your health care provider prescribes you a generic drug, there is not going to be this
• second-guessing or approval process before you're able to receive that treatment that's prescribed.
• So health plans in that regard can say that we're going to subscribe or prescribe or pay for a certain
• medication to you that has a certain effectiveness as is prescribed in some regards.

Committee: House Insurance

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 15 and first considered HB 909, which would require commercial health insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services. Representative Spell and Office of Behavioral Health interim assistant secretary Dr. Holly Howitt described the Louisiana crisis response system, the goal of reducing emergency room and 911 use, and the need to expand provider participation beyond Medicaid. A technical amendment and a stakeholder-driven amendment allowing insurers to require documentation of crisis, medical necessity, and follow-up plan were adopted, and the bill was reported as amended with support cards from several health care and local government entities. The committee then advanced HB 1151, which changes investment limits for domestic insurers, especially life insurers, by capping equity holdings and aligning the rules with solvency concerns. After questions about whether the bill would increase profits at consumers’ expense, the author and Department of Insurance staff explained it was intended to provide guardrails and keep insurers solvent; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1154, dealing with prior authorization for certain generic medications, also received technical and substantive amendments. The bill would generally eliminate prior authorization for non-opioid generics, with a $250 wholesale acquisition cost cap and physician-specialty exceptions; it was reported as amended after support testimony from the Louisiana Dermatological Society and other health groups. HB 869, which sought coverage for injectable drugs used for glucose control or weight loss, prompted extended debate over cost, obesity, and long-term savings. Several members raised concerns about premium increases and the large fiscal note, while the author argued the bill was preventive and could save money over time. Representative Jordan proposed a 25% coverage amendment, but the committee declined to take up the substantive amendment that day, and the bill was voluntarily deferred to the next meeting. Later, the committee reported HB 1196 favorably, clarifying that screening colonoscopies remain screening even if polyps are found, and HB 1176 favorably, restoring Medicare Advantage coverage for certain integrative cancer care services. The committee also heard HB 771, which would have changed Medicare coordination rules for retirees who return to state employment, but staff explained the issue is governed by federal CMS rules and preemption concerns; the bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could review the governing law. HB 751, dealing with term life insurance disclosures, was likewise voluntarily deferred after the author said more work was needed and noted concerns about existing law and consumer understanding. At the end of the meeting, the committee also deferred HB 920 and HB 1199 to the following week and briefly stood at ease before moving on to other business.

Transcript Highlights:

• prior authorizations for medications, to provide for requirements for certain generic medications prescribed
• And it says that if your health care provider prescribes you a generic drug, that there's not going to
• be this second-guessing or approval process before you're able to receive that treatment that's prescribed
• So health plans in that regard can say that we’re going to subscribe or prescribe or pay for a certain
• medication to you that has a certain effectiveness as is prescribed in some regards.

Committee: House Insurance

Transcript Highlights:

• So right now, specifically, it just prescribes an exemption for statewide and legislative candidates
• So right now, specifically, it just prescribes an exemption for statewide and legislative candidates
• Allows, rather than requires, all electors to be offered mail-in ballots if they meet all prescribed
• criteria and makes Take. than requires all electors to be offered mail-in ballots if they meet all prescribed
• It's prescribed by law, as on line 26. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• These are not prescribed by a doctor. Um, it might be like a wellness thing.
• These are not prescribed by treatments. These are not prescribed by a<01:42:35.760><c> doctor.
• </c> you're doing this if it's a prescribed you're doing this if it's a prescribed treatment.<01:51:45.360
• ><c> something</c><01:51:49.040><c> like</c> doctor would prescribe something like doctor would prescribe
• </c> >> Also signed up to speak is Candace Burns from Stratum.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, I've heard stories of women going to cosmetologists and coming home with burned scalps and burned
• I mean, I've heard stories of women going to cosmetologists and coming home with burned scalps and burned
• Those kinds of what you mentioned, the burns, things like that.
• a perm or a color, and that salon owner is liable for them chemical burns.
• She's never had a chemical burn. She changes her hairstyle all the time.

Committee: House Business