Video & Transcript Research : 'dispensing'

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MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Health and Mental Health Apr 23rd, 2026 at 08:30 am

Health and Mental Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Healing Arts and the Board of Pharmacy, to make sure rules are in place to allow pharmacists to dispense
  • The dispensing of ivermectin... ...to interact with patients on their drug needs.
  • Healing Arts and the Board of Pharmacy, to make sure rules are in place to allow pharmacists to dispense
  • The dispensing of ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine...
  • these Agree on the rules and what those should be, then pharmacists aren't going to just be dispensing
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several measures. HCR 42, sponsored by Representative Perkins, urged Congress to support programs intended to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicaid and Medicare patients. The sponsor said it would help elderly and low-income residents, while Representative Dahl argued the referenced program could cost more than other options such as GoodRx or generic pharmacy pricing. No vote was taken, and the hearing was closed after no additional support or opposition testimony was offered. The committee then heard Senate Bill 878 from Senator Fitzwater, a pharmacist practice act bill negotiated with the Board of Healing Arts and pharmacy groups. The bill would codify pandemic-era pharmacy flexibilities, expand pharmacist authority to administer certain vaccines approved by the FDA and state boards, allow therapeutic plans and some medical device dispensing, and authorize over-the-counter access to ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine with FDA-approved warning labels and standardized procedures. Supporters, including pharmacy associations and large pharmacy chains, said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, reduce delays in treatment, and help pharmacies remain open. Some members and an opponent raised concerns about safety, self-treatment, vaccine authority, and whether the bill shifts too much power from elected officials to boards. The bill was heard only; no committee vote was reported. The committee also heard House Resolution 538, which would designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and encourage support for research, funding, and affected families. Members largely supported the resolution, with comments about the severity of ALS and the importance of early communication and assistive technology. House Resolution 4661 followed, calling for increased awareness and screening for chronic kidney disease, especially among high-risk patients with diabetes and hypertension, and encouraging public-private education efforts around urine albumin-to-creatinine testing. The sponsor described it as an awareness measure rather than a mandate, and members asked about how education efforts might work and whether broader screening should be considered. No votes were taken on either resolution during the hearing.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Jan 27th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will take up Tab 6, SB 980, on nicotine dispensing devices by Senator Calatayud.
  • These advertising and display restrictions would not apply to nicotine dispensing devices that have received
  • places at all times, but what's the problem with just saying any vape, any one of these nicotine dispensing
  • “Approved or inspected or reviewed nicotine dispensing products are not allowed for sale in Florida,
  • you go down to a couple markets local here in Tallahassee, they're selling counterfeit nicotine dispensing
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered and reported several bills. SB 530 on state lotteries was presented with two technical amendments adopted, including changes to lottery department contracting language and machine-purchase flexibility; the committee then reported the bill favorably. SB 204, which increases penalties for illegal slot machine operations to a third-degree felony and creates a declaratory-statement process for veteran service organizations to confirm machine legality, drew support from gaming interests and some soft opposition from a veterans group concerned about implementation; it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up a proposed committee substitute combining SB 658 and SB 608 on water safety requirements for rental and vacation properties. The combined bill would require certain rental properties near water bodies or with pools to install specified alarms, locks, fences, covers, or similar safety devices, with enforcement through DBPR and a grace period for correcting some violations. Senators emphasized the bill as a response to child drowning deaths, including those involving autistic children, and the PCS was reported favorably. SB 980, as a delete-everything amendment, would create the Florida Agegate Act to restrict advertising, promotion, and display of non-FDA-approved nicotine devices in areas accessible to those under 21, with penalties and inspection authority; after questions about counterfeit products and enforcement, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1708, which removes a three-year out-of-state practice requirement for veterinary licensure by endorsement while keeping other competency requirements, and SB 680, as amended, which creates a sales tax exemption for electricity sold to EV charging station operators and transferred to consumers, subject to metering and affidavit requirements. Several members recorded votes after the roll calls, and the meeting ended with an invitation to return later for another bill before adjournment.
NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Nevada Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move to dispense with the reading of the amendment. My apologies, Mr. President.
  • I move to dispense with the reading of the amendment. There are no objections, so ordered.
  • I move to dispense with the reading of the amendment. If there are no objections, so ordered.
  • I move to dispense with the reading of the amendment. There are no objections. So ordered.
  • Senator Scheible moved to dispense with the reading of Amendment No. 963.
Keywords: 909, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • They just eliminated. two decades of in-person dispensing requirements.
  • There's no in-person dispensing requirement whatsoever.
  • This is what the Biden administration, two decades of in-person. dispensing requirements.
  • We got massive changes in the dispensing requirements of this drug.
  • They're not in-person dispensing.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 39 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:41 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the matter. The Chair.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the paper.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the matter.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the matter.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday. The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin. The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that has a dispensing fee in it. that has a dispensing fee in it.
  • uh for ingredient cost as a dispensing uh for ingredient cost as a dispensing fee.<02:51:22.400>
  • <02:59:07.040> fee dispensing fee dispensing fee that<02:59:08.520> is<02:59:08.680>
  • that affects the actual cost to dispense that affects the actual cost to dispense the<03:26:07.960
  • cost for the drug plus the dispensing cost for the drug plus the dispensing fee. fee. fee.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the invocation and pledge, and then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests and pages were introduced, including junior pages, a doctor of the day, Farm Bureau representatives, and other visitors in the galleries. The chamber also recognized a birthday and welcomed a House member to the Senate. On the calendar, the Senate took up several bills and mostly adopted strike-all amendments before passing them, often by morning roll call. These included HB 1646, which increased disaster trust fund transfer limits for declared and non-declared disasters; HB 1649, which authorized additional state fund transfers for Main Street revitalization projects and increased the total authorized expenditure; HB 1653, which kept a local improvements project fund bill alive for possible repurposing of funds, including a Mississippi Valley State residence hall project; and HB 669, which allowed patrons to bring wine into licensed premises with a corkage fee and changed wine shipment reporting from quarterly to semiannual. HB 1620 created an economic zone around the Chevron refinery in Jackson County, and HB 2787 changed school district gas-piping inspection requirements from annual testing to a two-year cycle, with funding support from gas companies. The Senate also handled several concurrence and conference motions on House and Senate bills, including SB 2263 on probable-cause requirements for Marine Resources officers boarding or stopping vessels, SB 2524 establishing the Postsecondary Attainment Council, and SB 2597 involving the ABC warehouse transfer in Madison County, with the chamber choosing not to concur and to invite conference on those items. SB 2368 made technical changes to the higher education legislative plan grant program, and SB 2526 on the Rural Water Oversight Committee returned with changes removing a reverse repealer and shifting administration of some duties to a nonprofit using rural water revolving loan funds. The Senate also tabled motions to reconsider on some items, and one nomination-related motion drew extended remarks about the role of the capital post-conviction counsel office and respect for crime victims.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jul 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Item 1, SB 6 has been dispensed with. Item 2, SB 11 has been dispensed with.
  • Item 3, SB 19 has been dispensed with. Item 4, SB 21 has been dispensed with. Item 4, SB 2A1.
  • Item 3, SB 19 has been dispensed with. Item 4, SB 284 has been dispensed with.
  • That measure is now dispensed with. Item 9, SB 690 has been dispensed with.
  • That measure is now dispensed with. Item 12, SB 701 has been dispensed with.
Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 13 February, 2026; 9:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move we dispense with the reading of the journal.
  • I move we dispense<00:10:24.320> with<00:10:24.480> the<00:10:24.640> reading<00
  • :10:24.800> of<00:10:24.880> the dispense with the reading of the dispense with the reading
  • I move we dispense with the reading of the committee reports. >> Senator moves to dispense with the reading
  • the reading of the titles of bills and resolutions. >> Recognize Senator Blackwell. >> I move we dispense
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Reverend Michael Marshall of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The chamber then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and moved into the calendar. Several motions to reconsider earlier actions on calendar items were taken up and, in multiple instances, tabled or passed over without further action. The main substantive debate centered on SB 2208, the Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee creation bill. Senator Boyd moved to reconsider the bill, and Senator Dupree offered a friendly amendment to add two additional members representing HBCUs, one appointed by the lieutenant governor and one by the speaker of the House. The amendment was adopted, and the bill then passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate also took up SB 2587, concerning absentee ballots and removing the envelope requirement; Senator England moved to reconsider the failed vote, explained the bill as a way to let voters deposit ballots directly into a scanner, and answered questions about ballot security and the statewide election management system. Senator Tate attempted to offer an amendment to simplify the bill and return to current law, but the amendment was not in writing and was withdrawn; the bill then passed by morning roll call. Other calendar items were largely handled by motions to table reconsideration. SB 2746, the Older Mississippians Act, and SB 2728, the Mississippi Chance for Youth Court Act of 2026, were both tabled at the reconsideration stage. SB 2523, relating to state institutions of higher learning, was also tabled. After completing the calendar and brief announcements, the Senate agreed to recess until noon, with the journal to reflect the later return time.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 7 January, 2026; 2:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The gentleman from Rankin, Representative Powell, moves we dispense with the reading of the journal.
  • <00:06:15.120> Powell<00:06:15.520> moves<00:06:15.759> we<00:06:16.000> dispense
  • Representative Powell moves we dispense Representative Powell moves we dispense with<00:06:16.560
  • I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the introduction. >> Is there objection to this
Summary: The House convened with a prayer by Representative Varner of Rankin County, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was declared present, and the House dispensed with the reading of the journal. There were no reports from select committees, and no resolutions, petitions, memorials, or other papers were presented. During introductions, Representative Thompson of Lee County introduced Dr. Vernon Rayford of North Mississippi Medical Center as the doctor of the day. Representative McNite of Harrison County recognized court-appointed special advocates from several Mississippi regions in the North Gallery and welcomed them. The clerk announced upcoming committee meetings, including Rules after adjournment, Public Health shortly after adjournment, Education at 2:30, and an Appropriations B budget hearing the next day for several state boards and agencies. Representative Haney of Harrison County invited members to a Gulf Coast delegation reception that evening at Trademark, noting king cakes on members’ desks. The Speaker also said committee assignments for two new members were being finalized and would be announced soon. No bill was taken up on the floor, and the House adjourned until 2 p.m. the following day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/11/26 - Part 1

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed with, and the journal will
  • If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed with, and the journal will
  • <00:04:53.240> journal<00:04:53.640> will<00:04:53.760> be<00:04:53.880> dispensed
  • reading of the journal will be dispensed reading of the journal will be dispensed with,<00:04:54.680
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum after remote roll call. The journal of the previous day was approved, comparison reports and standing committee/division reports were adopted without objection, and several bills were advanced to second reading, including House Files 4074 and 4598 and Senate Files 2373, 4476, and 4282. The House also received first reading of House Files 5128 through 5133. A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration designated House Files 1597, 4017, and 4138 for the calendar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and imposed a pre-filing requirement for amendments to those bills. No substantive debate on bill content occurred during the floor session; the transcript mainly reflects procedural business and announcements. Under motions and resolutions, Representative Olsen moved to suspend the rules to recall House File 4987 from the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for immediate second and third readings, but discussion shifted to scheduling and caucus announcements. Representative Niska then moved that the House recess to the call of the Speaker, and the motion prevailed, sending the House into recess.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed with, and the journal
  • Thursday, February 19th, 2026. >> If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed
  • <00:05:15.600> journal<00:05:15.919> will<00:05:16.160> be<00:05:16.240> dispensed
  • <00:05:16.720> with of the journal will be dispensed with of the journal will be dispensed
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (10/21/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, so if you recall, House Bill 126, a couple years ago, we changed the law that would allow a dispensing
  • 30.560> injectable And in looking back at what the standard of practice is for pharmacy and dispensing
  • <00:11:11.120> medications, for pharmacy and dispensing medications, for pharmacy and dispensing
  • And really, in short, it just ensures that there is communication between the dispensing pharmacy and
  • that it's not the door isn't dispensing that it's not the door isn't completely<00:33:11.200> um<
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 19 January, 2026; 4:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move we dispense with the reading of the journal.
  • I move we dispense with the reading of the committee reports.
  • Senator moves to dispense with the reading of the committee reports.
  • I move we dispense with the reading of the titles of the bills and resolutions.
  • Senator moves dispense with the reading of the titles of bills and resolutions.
Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call that established a quorum, followed by an invocation by Pastor Robert Hulet of Agape Church in South Haven and the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Jackson. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including family members of Senators Carter and Thomas, and the chamber recognized a state flag flown in honor of Daniel Hudson Sparks. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2017, the repeal of various obsolete commissions. Senator McConn explained that the bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would repeal 22 boards and commissions that had not met, had not filed minutes, or had not carried out their intended functions. Senator Norwood asked about a $47,000 item tied to the Status of Women Commission, and McConn said he believed the money had been appropriated but likely not spent because the commission had not met. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on final passage by afternoon roll call. The Senate then moved to announcements, including a rules committee meeting after recess, a capital prayer group meeting the next morning, a finance committee meeting with a PERS presentation, and an appropriations subcommittee meeting. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Wesley Balden, Carl Wyers, and Joe Fernald. With roughly 300 to 350 bills reported as filed, the Senate recessed until the last bill was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with reading the paper.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with reading the paper.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with reading the paper.
  • If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the paper.
  • And the clerk will dispense with reading the paper. The Chair has none.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • was repealed via Act 184 of is dispensing controlled substances is dispensing controlled substances
  • unregistered people to dispense unregistered people to dispense controlled<00:32:47.360> substances
  • Physicians are currently allowed to dispense medications from their clinic and follow their own rules
  • Physicians are currently allowed to dispense medications from their clinic and follow their own rules
  • <00:48:50.079> the order to actually dispense the order to actually dispense the medications
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Additionally, excessive dispensation occurs when I change a patient's medication and the specialty pharmacies
  • have already dispensed it. ...that happens a lot.
  • That was how much the PBM paid its own pharmacy to dispense the... medication.
  • Open Network that shows decreased cost savings from vertically integrated, I mean from in-office dispensing
  • Which I know it wouldn't all be in-office dispensing, but that's just one example, so I'm happy to.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 1

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed with and the journal will
  • further reading of the journal<00:03:54.159> will<00:03:54.480> be<00:03:54.640> dispensed
  • <00:03:55.120> with<00:03:55.360> and<00:03:55.599> the journal will be dispensed
  • with and the journal will be dispensed with and the journal<00:03:56.080> will<00:03:56.319><
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - 01/27/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and the Sergeant at Arms be instructed
  • president [Music] Senator Murphy: I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed
  • c><00:11:03.000> be proceedings under the roll call be proceedings under the roll call be dispensed
  • with and that the dispensed with and that the sergeant-at-arms<00:11:04.600> be<00:11:05.079>
  • <00:33:31.840> with<00:33:32.080> and<00:33:32.200> the call be dispensed with
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened under call, established a quorum, and adopted the committee reports. It then moved through second reading of Senate File 334 and first readings/referrals of Senate Files 645, 684, and 700, with SF 645 sent to State and Local Government and SFs 684 and 700 sent to Health and Human Services. The chamber also approved a motion to withdraw Senate File 567 from State and Local Government and re-refer it to Elections. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 5 and Senate Resolution 6, both recognizing Senate employees for years of dedicated service, including a specific recognition of David Jorgenson. The most significant floor action was a motion by Senator Rasmusson to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell and declare her seat vacant. Senator Rasmusson argued that Mitchell’s pending felony burglary case and delay of her trial justified expulsion; Senator Frentz opposed the motion, arguing the Senate should wait for the criminal process and that due process requirements had not been met. After a point of order and appeal, the President ruled the Frentz point of order well taken, and the Senate upheld that ruling by a 33-33 vote. The meeting also included several recesses and procedural calls of the Senate while the expulsion issue was debated. During announcements, members noted committee schedule changes, including cancellations or postponements for Energy and Jobs, and meetings for Judiciary, Policy, and Human Services. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk will be directed to dispense with the printing of a calendar.
  • The clerk is ordered to dispense with the printing of a calendar. Thank you.
  • The clerk is ordered to dispense with the printing of a calendar. That was that, folks. Quick.
  • And the clerk is ordered to dispense with the printing of a calendar. That was that, folks. Quick.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate met briefly, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and took a short recess before resuming business. It then acted on several local bills, including enactment of a bill making the charter of the County of Dan Tucket gender neutral and passage to be enacted of House No. 4404. The chamber also advanced multiple Boston Police Department bills waiving the maximum age requirement for specific individuals, including Pierre Charles Darius, Ryan Kozo, and Duomo Pamera, with each measure moving through third reading and being passed to be engrossed. The Senate also received House papers and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred to their respective committees. One bill concerning Duomo Pamera was taken up forthwith after suspension of the rules. No debate or opposition was recorded on the measures considered, and all votes were taken by voice vote with the ayes prevailing. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m., and it also ordered the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned.