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TX
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- The Committee on Human Services will We'll come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
- communities like assisted living or memory care.
- TAL is an advocacy organization for assisted living in senior living communities with members located
- We provide assisted living in Alzheimer's certified care.
- high quality services that defined further?
Bills:
HB 1531, HB 2667, HB 2809, HB 2865, HB 3589, HB 3151, HB 3748, HB 3750, HB 4419, HB 4643, HB 3597, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131
Keywords:
workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- communities, such as assisted living or memory care.
- TLA represents assisted living and senior living communities with members located across the state.
- to provide the service if that makes sense.
- high quality services.
- Transition to happen.
Bills:
HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131
Keywords:
workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- . service agency license but does not cover hospice and personal assistance services providers.
- The Department of Family and Protective Services' time for implementation.
- This resulted in 140 calls for service and 56 incidents.
- The area had 32 calls for service for all time.
- We want quality services.
Bills:
HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131
Keywords:
workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am
Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we have Jean Whitehorse, who is the heart of this, who has lived experience.
- The unspoken trauma caused marriage to dissolve, alcohol, drug abuse, living with shame, and Women are
- In 1972, after an eruption of the appendix, I was admitted to Gallup Indian Health Service in Gallup,
- Forced and coerced sterilization happened within our living memory and carried out Through government
- She thinks she's a nurse at Indian Health Service. So I said, 'Was there a question?'
Bills:
SM14
Keywords:
forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs, Commission on the Status of Women, survivor testimony, reproductive health access, genocide, transitional justice
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Simply put, hospice housing provides dignified service and a compassionate transition where some of our
- Simply put, hospice housing provided dignified service and a compassionate transition where some of our
- Everyone's understanding what the services are.
- I know Matt Mack has his bill dealing with autism services, ABA service.
- I know Matt Mack has his bill dealing with autism services, ABA services. That's moving forward.
Bills:
SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214
Keywords:
SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- He lives in Edmonds.
- disabled individuals who live at home with a family member. service which is for developmentally disabled
- Beginning in May of 2025, a service request list, Service request list.
- Senate Bill 6163 does not change eligibility criteria, service standards, or how services are delivered
- I'm living proof that access to health care saves lives.
Keywords:
Washington retirement systems, retirement trust funds, interest earnings, public employee retirement system, teachers retirement system, state patrol retirement system, judicial retirement system, judges retirement system, school employees retirement system, public safety employees retirement system, law enforcement officers and firefighters retirement system, PERS, TRS, LERS, legal expenses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, fraud prevention, overpayment recovery, trust fund protection
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- peace officers may contract with a screening agency or evaluation agency to provide the personal service
- peace officers may contract with a screening agency or evaluation agency to provide the personal service
- After the Senate's floor amendment, the bill effectively created a new line of service: the service of
- This includes the service of these documents, what they'll cost, how it will be undertaken, and more.
- They're the folks that you go to when you need to figure out assisted living options.
Keywords:
mental health, involuntary evaluation, service of process, court-ordered treatment, evaluation agencies, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, healthcare, behavioral health, prior authorization, American Indian health program, medicaid, medical examiner, death investigation, body disposal, autopsy, veteran burial
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Residents in my home live in a setting that is a family household.
- That rationale does not reflect the lived experience of clinicians like myself.
- drugs, physician fees, and other medical services.
- We want to have good medical services in rural communities and all communities.
- And inter-facility transports are a big part of that rural health care service.
Keywords:
healthcare, transparency, patient communication, credentials, professional standards, medical loss ratio, insurance, health plans, cost management, nursing delegation, registered nurse, RN, home care aide, nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant, CNA, medical assistant, home health, hospice, community-based care
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- After graduating, then Vice President of Student Services Dr.
- care services.
- There's one... ...transitional care services. The committee heard this bill on January 23rd.
- services, and there is proposed substitute labeled S-4627.1.
- services, and there is proposed substitute labeled S-4-627.1.
Bills:
SB5899, SB6292, SB6094, SB6182, SB5947, SJR8206, SB5933, SB6138, SB5823, SB6210, SB5921, SB6226, SB6159, SB5924, SGA9291, SGA9307
Keywords:
chiropractic, animal care, veterinary medicine, license endorsement, nonhuman animals, health care, financing, legislative committee, joint committee, policy management, pediatric care, transitional services, healthcare, licensing, children's health, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We saved so many lives, so many lives.
- So, we saved so many lives.
- While there is a recognized need to find residential living for individuals who can no longer live alone
- , there is no oversight... ...to find residential living for individuals who can no longer live alone
- Is an independent living community combined with a life alert system or housekeeping services continuing
Bills:
SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422
Keywords:
healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 883, which would protect physicians’ ability to prescribe off-label medications and treatments, framed by the author as a “Right to Treat” measure tied to COVID-19 care. Supporters, including physicians and patient-choice advocates, said the bill would safeguard the doctor-patient relationship and prevent interference by boards, pharmacies, or hospitals. Several witnesses described using hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonide, antibiotics, steroids, and monoclonal antibodies during the pandemic, and said they faced complaints, board scrutiny, or pharmacy refusals for those prescriptions. The bill was left pending after public testimony closed.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 331, which would extend hospital price-transparency requirements to additional health care facilities such as freestanding ERs, urgent care and retail clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and birthing centers. Proponents argued that broader disclosure of prices for shoppable services would help consumers compare costs and reduce surprise billing, while opponents from ambulatory surgery centers said the bill would impose costly compliance burdens on small providers and that insurers or the state already have much of the needed data. The bill was also left pending.
Senate Bill 2422 would expunge Texas Medical Board records and impose reparations for disciplinary actions tied to COVID-era treatment decisions, including references to ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, budesonide, and masks. The author and supporters argued that doctors were unfairly targeted for trying to save patients and should be made whole; the Texas Medical Board representative said most pandemic complaints were dismissed, that actions generally involved broader issues such as privileges, documentation, or informed consent, and that no physician was disciplined solely for prescribing off-label COVID medications. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2207, which would loosen Texas Medical Board rules on physicians advertising themselves as board certified, especially by reducing barriers tied to maintenance of certification requirements. Supporters said the current rule is overly restrictive, inconsistent, and costly, and that it drives physicians out of practice; they also said Texas is one of only a few states with such a rule. Witnesses described hospitals using the rule against physicians and said the change would improve transparency and competition. The bill remained pending after testimony.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- potentially wasting time of business owners or wasting time of others who need help through our services
- And if they say no because it would curtail savings or I'm sorry, with Kirtel, our essential services
- We have a lot of money that the state taxpayers pay for services for vendors for outsourcing all kinds
- We've seen some teachers transition into these roles.
- protect our pension funds, base the funds on performance rather than politics, and allow a cost-of-living
Keywords:
nondisclosure agreements, state employment, employee rights, transparency, government accountability, employee suggestions, cost savings, state agencies, incentives, performance awards, efficiency, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, state procurement, state purchasing, State Purchasing Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, OMES, exempt entities, purchasing exemptions, state contracts
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- savings that might cut employees or might cut offices, et cetera, that might have an impact on our service
- who need help through our Of business owners or wasting time of others who need help through our services
- And if they say no, because it would curtail savings or, I'm sorry, would curtail our essential services
- work sincerely looking for ways to give a good bang for the buck to the taxpayers for the goods and services
- But we have a lot of money that the state taxpayers pay for services, for vendors, for outsourcing, all
Keywords:
nondisclosure agreements, state employment, employee rights, transparency, government accountability, employee suggestions, cost savings, state agencies, incentives, performance awards, efficiency, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, state procurement, state purchasing, State Purchasing Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, OMES, exempt entities, purchasing exemptions, state contracts
Summary:
The Committee on Retirement and Government Resources heard several bills dealing with state employment, purchasing, and retirement policy. Senate Bill 1415, by Senator Brooks, would prohibit nondisclosure agreements when a state employee resigns or is terminated, with exceptions for statutorily protected confidentiality such as physician or attorney privilege. Members questioned how the bill would interact with whistleblower protections and sensitive information, but the bill passed 6-1.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1714, by Senator Jett, which would expand an existing state employee suggestion/incentive program to encourage agencies to identify cost savings and efficiencies, require agencies to review recommendations in good faith, and report back on accepted or rejected ideas. Members raised concerns about open meetings, employee notification, written documentation of suggestions, and possible disputes over the value of savings. The author agreed to work on amendments, the title was struck, and the bill passed as amended 5-2.
Senate Bill 1962, by Senator Bullard, would move certain purchasing exemptions out of statute and into the administrative rules process so exemptions must be periodically renewed and justified. Supporters said this would reduce personality-driven exemptions and improve oversight, while concerns were raised about ongoing needs and emergency situations. The bill passed unanimously 7-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 26, which would allow retired teachers to return to work after a 90-day break with a salary set by local districts and a 3% contribution back to the retirement system, and Senate Bill 172, which would tie cost-of-living adjustments for pension systems to funding benchmarks and a rolling average, rather than legislative discretion; both bills passed, with SB 26 passing 7-0 and SB 172 passing 6-1. The chair noted the committee expected at least one more meeting and hoped to finish the following week.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's living wage jobs for our Kiki.
Keywords:
automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is the Health and Human Services Forecast Adjustments Bill.
- </c> also for the Human Services Committee. also for the Human Services Committee.
- and just this afternoon in Health and Human Services and here.
- MACSSA, or the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Agencies.”
- In a prior evaluation of PSAP, services.
Keywords:
youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 13, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So next month will be 20 years that I've lived with this disease.
- I used to live in a two-story home.
- > chronic</c><01:05:10.559><c> illnesses</c> live with um several chronic illnesses live with um several
- Uh there were live in a two-story home.
- I live a quality life. I am not 50 yet.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 13, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- make sure that, for example, the bill has language in it that if your dad dies in one county and you live
- It doesn't include giving service to the beneficiaries.
- , you know, we're talking foundations, hospitals, you know, maybe some of the children living in other
- These courts address service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or substance abuse
- These courts address service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or substance abuse
Bills:
S0002
Keywords:
retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Program, DROP, pension contributions, Special Risk Class, retirement benefits, cost-of-living adjustment, state officials, 999, senate, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of bills, including several claims bills and policy measures. It heard and approved, mostly unanimously, bills on curators of estates (SB 326, as amended), remedies under the Florida Civil Rights Act (SB 1096), a claim for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland (SB 28), a DCF-related claim for L.E. (SB 6), trust administration reform (SB 786, as amended), a Broward County claim for the estate of a deceased minor (SB 18, as amended, 10-1), a DOT claim for the estate of Mark Legata (SB 26), veterans’ courts (CS/SB 50), extracurricular activities in public K-12 schools (CS/CS/SB 538, as amended), and pet sale protections for dogs and cats (SB 1004). The committee also considered the sovereign immunity claims bill (SB 1366), which was presented as a starting point for negotiations with the House and was reported favorably after testimony from local government, hospital, and school representatives who urged the Senate to hold to its current lower cap levels. The committee later approved a claims bill for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV (SB 2). The meeting included repeated roll calls and favorable reports on each measure, with the only recorded no vote on SB 18 from Senator Osgood.
Several bills drew testimony from supporters and, in some cases, objections. SB 50 on veterans’ courts received broad support from veterans’ groups, criminal justice organizations, and community advocates who said it would expand problem-solving court options for veterans dealing with service-related issues. SB 538 on extracurricular activities drew support and opposition, and was amended to address home education eligibility, a school activity fee issue, technical conforming changes, and compensation for extracurricular sponsors. SB 1004 was presented as consumer protection legislation aimed at retail pet dealers, requiring disclosure of animal health records and financing terms and creating a private right of action for violations.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1178, which would create a foreign interference restriction and enforcement framework targeting foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations. Supporters described it as a national-security measure to limit foreign influence, protect critical infrastructure, and restrict gifts, contracts, and sister-city ties; the sponsor withdrew one amendment and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1632, dealing with ideologies inconsistent with American principles, prompted substantial questioning about due process, domestic terrorist organization designations, Sharia law references, student discipline, and notice procedures. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect constitutional principles and target conduct rather than belief, but the transcript ends while public testimony on that bill is still underway.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's start off the morning at the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee with a possible
- of safe used in safety planning, and further requires the evaluation to determine whether a child living
- Public Health Service Commissioned Corps to the definition of military member.
- Public Health Service Commission Corps to the definition of military member.
- This provides more dignity to the individuals who are living there.
Keywords:
child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, homelessness, youth programs, advisory committee, prevention, protection, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And thank you for offering your time and service.
- But it comes at a cost to the service to the constituents to work remotely.
- And people I believe want, they want a live person on the end of the phone.
- Abilities that are essential to the service on the Personnel Board.
- You live in Rio Rancho, right? Yes, yes.
Keywords:
land grant, Las Vegas, governance, self-governance, judicial management, forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Texas State Employees Pay Raise Jan 27th, 2025 at 11:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Health and Human Service case workers.
- Even food service workers earn more in the private sector with state agency food service.
- service workers typically making about $31,000 a year.
- State retirees, people who have given 20, 30, or even 40 years of their lives to public service, haven't
- State retirees, people who have given 20, 30, or even 40 years of their lives to public service, haven't
Keywords:
Texas state employees, retirees, compensation, House Bill 343, House Bill 247, Senator Sarah Eckhardt, Representative John Busey, cost of living, workforce, legislative session
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on critical issues facing Texas state employees and retirees, highlighting the need for increased compensation and improved benefits. Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Representative John Busey presented new legislation aimed at addressing these longstanding problems, including proposed House Bills 343 and 247, which seek a $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for state employees. Senator Eckhardt emphasized the growing wage gap between public sector jobs and private sector offerings, which has led to high turnover rates and the loss of institutional knowledge. Public testimonies underscored the urgency of the issue as retirees shared their struggles with stagnant pensions amidst rising living costs.