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Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026

ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, decoupling is the notion that we would split the medical and pharmacy benefits for our post
  • In addition, for the PSC group, they didn't have a pharmacy plan before.
  • In addition to those savings, the teachers got the pharmacy benefit as well.
  • Got the pharmacy benefit as well. Since then, we know there's been some challenging renewals.
  • They also give a preliminary look at what the Part D, the pharmacy-side benefits, will be.
Committee: All ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Summary: The committee received an update from Grant Wallace on the rebid and possible decoupling of the state’s Medicare Advantage retiree coverage. He said the state is exploring splitting medical and pharmacy benefits for post-65 retirees, with UnitedHealthcare as the incumbent vendor, and that preliminary estimates suggested savings of about $100 to $200 per participant per month. He outlined the expected timeline for final CMS rate announcements in April 2026, with contract amendments likely to come before the committee in May or June after review by the EBD Advisory Commission and State Board of Finance. Representatives from Segal Consulting then reviewed the history and current structure of the Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan, explaining that the plan was adopted after a 2021 recommendation and launched in 2023 alongside the existing Med-Sup option. They said the Medicare Advantage option has produced substantial savings, including a lower monthly rate than the Med-Sup plan and about $40 million in savings from initial enrollment, while also restoring pharmacy benefits for some retirees. The presenters then explained recent federal changes under the Inflation Reduction Act, including major changes to Part D funding, the direct subsidy, and risk-score methodology, which they said have made risk adjustment much more important and are driving interest in separating medical and pharmacy contracts. In response to questions from senators, the presenters said the Medicare Advantage plan covers post-65 teacher and state employee retirees, including retirees from state agencies and K-12 public schools. They also explained that the new Part D structure has reduced out-of-pocket costs for members, with a $2,000 annual cap and lower average member spending to reach it, while shifting more cost to the plan. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported; the committee simply received the update and was told to expect further information after the April rate notice. The meeting adjourned with the committee scheduled to return on May 13.
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Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 18th, 2026

ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, decoupling is the notion that we would split the medical and pharmacy benefits for our post
  • In addition, for the PSC group, they didn't have a pharmacy plan before.
  • And so the Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan allowed them to reinstate that pharmacy benefit.
  • So in addition to those savings, the teachers got the pharmacy benefit as well.
  • Got the pharmacy benefit as well. And since then, we know there's been some challenging renewals.
Committee: All ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • PIP board meeting yesterday, and the PIP director reported that our per member per month for our Pharmacy
  • , just for the active non-Medicare Pharmacy, is... just the active non-Medicare Pharmacy is $96.
  • If we spend $160, you're almost doubling the spend on Pharmacy.
  • And so we very closely manage the pharmacy.
  • Medicare side, but we have with the Pharmacy. Chair SM, I had two questions.
Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education
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AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Mar 9th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is the local portion of the foundation funds when we're talking about the local funding.
  • So those are the local funds.
  • And as a reminder, we're looking strictly at state and local funds.
  • First, we have local funds.
  • So in short, as their local revenues are increasing, and their ADM is decreasing, there is more local
Summary: The House and Senate Education Committee first approved minutes from February 2 and 3, then heard an interim study proposal on Arkansas adult education and the Excel Center model, presented by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and the University of Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities. Witnesses argued that about 300,000 Arkansas adults lack a high school diploma or GED and described the Excel Center as a diploma-granting public charter option for adults 19 and older, with wraparound supports such as child care, transportation, tutoring, life coaching, and career services. They said the Arkansas campuses are not state-funded, highlighted growth in enrollment and graduation outcomes, and cited research showing improved employment, earnings, and reduced criminal justice involvement for graduates. Committee members discussed the role of Goodwill’s nonprofit mission, the need for multiple adult education pathways, and the relationship between adult education challenges and broader state efforts such as LEARNS and ACCESS. The committee then debated the interim study proposal procedure, including whether questions should have been taken before the vote. The motion to adopt the ISP passed, and members noted that the study would broadly examine adult education, GED testing, high school diplomas, charter schools, in-person adult education, and funding allocation. Several members asked for follow-up information on current adult education funding, the availability of Excel Centers, and the criminal justice study results. After that, staff from the Bureau of Legislative Research gave a detailed adequacy funding overview for Arkansas K-12 education. They reviewed national funding principles and then explained Arkansas’s revenue streams and distribution system, including general revenue, the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, the Educational Adequacy Fund, local property-tax revenues, and facilities partnership funding. They also walked through the state’s foundation formula, categorical aid, supplemental aid, and additional funding, including the per-student matrix amount of $7,771 for 2025 and how funds are allocated to districts and charters. Members asked about student support staff, special education high-cost occurrences, ALE funding, teacher salary equalization, and the Excel Center’s treatment in funding totals; staff said some of those questions would be addressed in a later spending presentation. The meeting ended after the committee was told the department was present mainly to answer questions and no further business remained.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To ensure that patients can receive their formulas regardless of how far they live from the pharmacy,
  • It has unanimously passed out of local government. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • It has unanimously passed out of local government. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • Assembly Bill 2134 by Assemblymember Addis and others, relating to local government. Ms.
  • The bill allows drive-through sales of cannabis products, subject to local jurisdiction approval.
CO
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 097 Apr 21st, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:13:51.840><c> local</c> government, for example, my local government, for example, my local government
  • control, this is local control because this is local to us.
  • your kids might have something going on, that you're able to go to your local pharmacy, a grocery store
  • your kids might have something going on, that you're able to go to your local pharmacy, a grocery store
  • your kids might have something going on, that you're able to go to your local pharmacy, a grocery store
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are countless examples locally and nationally where impersonation of law enforcement has caused
  • Local law enforcement and federal law enforcement officers work cleanly and together to make sure we
  • law enforcement agencies, that very possession— To support our local law enforcement agencies.
  • law enforcement agencies, that very possession, to support our local law enforcement agencies.
  • This bill simply allows local governments to remit the same.
Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1717 , HB1795 , HB1859 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2151 , HB2155 , HB2165 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2242 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2317 , HB2343 , HB2385 , HB2406 , HB2417 , HB2426 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB2606 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2199 , HB2206 , HB2296 , HB2360 , HB2436 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2510 , HB2525 , HB2532 , HB2543 , HB2605 , HB2624 , HJM4012 , HB1759
Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing. The chamber then received a Senate message that Substitute Senate Bill 5820 had passed the Senate. Members took up a long series of House bills on second and third reading, with most advancing by wide margins after brief debate and, in some cases, amendments. Among the measures considered, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 on impersonating law enforcement drew the most debate. Supporters said it would address public safety and accountability by prohibiting people from claiming police authority or creating that impression, while opponents argued it could create confusion, overlap with existing law, or interfere with federal-state law enforcement cooperation. Amendment 1521 was adopted to protect ceremonial transfers of badges and identification to families of fallen or retired officers. The bill ultimately passed 56-38. Other bills passed included House Bill 2624 on clarifying property-related definitions for conservancies, House Bill 2385 delaying implementation dates tied to Medicaid reimbursement changes, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1717 on affordable housing tax remittance, Second Substitute House Bill 1859 on housing development on faith-owned land, Substitute House Bill 2151 adopting national standards for factory-built housing inspections, House Bill 2155 protecting the nursing title, House Bill 2111 on Interstate Bridge toll interest revenue, House Bill 2543 on county clerk fees, House Bill 2606 updating the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s performance measures and AI-related duties, and House Bill 2417 aligning victim rights for National Guard members. Later, the House considered additional bills on early learning, marine safety, energy devices, nitrous oxide sales, derelict vessels, and a Seahawks-related resolution. House Bill 2317 on early learning assistance was amended to clarify school and community/technical college premises and passed unanimously. House Bill 2436, a technical fix for pilotage-related vessel requirements, also passed unanimously. Substitute House Bill 2296, dealing with distributed energy resource devices and meter-mounted equipment, passed 56-38 after concerns about timing relative to UTC rulemaking. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532, restricting nitrous oxide sales with exemptions for medical, dental, and automotive uses, passed unanimously after an amendment clarifying those exemptions. Substitute House Bill 2199, aimed at removing derelict and sinking vessels, passed unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1759 designating December 12 as the “Day of the 12s” in honor of the Seahawks and their fans passed 93-2 after enthusiastic floor remarks and a brief point of order. The House then recessed for caucus until 2 p.m.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, so I know that you also get money from DOD, DOE, the state of Minnesota, um, some local grants as
  • government agencies across the state on topics chosen by those local groups.
  • </c><00:58:03.720><c> government</c> community groups and local government community groups and local
  • communities on solving local problems.
  • communities on solving local problems.
Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy
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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 17th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • of local home rule and usurp local government powers to the state of Tallahassee.
  • Do not continue to erode and usurp local home rule. Thank you. ...usurp local home rule. Thank you.
  • Local programs make Floridians happy in the area where they live, and programs that local Floridians
  • But the But this bill still goes too far on an internal local level by overreaching into local rule.
  • officials, our local elected officials, or our local building officials and code officials.
Bills: S0092 , S0110 , S0192 , S0212 , S0260 , S0350 , S0394 , S0422 , S0434 , S0442 , S0484 , S0546 , S0556 , S0684 , S0696 , S0706 , S0748 , S0786 , S0820 , S0824 , S0838 , S0840 , S0848 , S0856 , S0962 , S1000 , S1014 , S1036 , S1050 , S1054 , S1080 , S1118 , S1134 , S1338 , S1480 , S1500 , S1506 , S1622 , S1724
Committee: Senate Rules
Keywords: employee protections, whistleblower, retaliation, public trust, ethics complaint, Commission on Ethics, Public Employees Relations Commission, public employee, local government attorney, public officer, adverse personnel action, protected disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, state agency, independent contractor, public employment, civil service, reinstatement, back pay, front pay
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm bringing this because it's a local issue.
Bills: SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228
Committee: Senate Judiciary
Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • has complemented his career with involvement in organized medicine, serving in numerous roles across local
  • HB 2944, impaired person; Local Human Services; Commerce and Appropriations.
  • HB 2953, Pharmacy Board. HB 2958, help the name of appropriations.
  • HB 2944, impaired person; Local Human Services; Commerce and Appropriations.
  • HB 2953, Pharmacy Board. HB 2958, help the name of appropriations.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-20 - 11:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> nursing and the board of um of pharmacy nursing and the board of um of pharmacy members<00:26:11.279
  • :27:24.240><c> pharmacy</c><00:27:24.720><c> technicians.
  • Section seven is retained for the pharmacy technicians.
  • Section seven is retained<00:30:23.840><c> for</c><00:30:24.320><c> the</c><00:30:24.559><c> pharmacy
  • </c> retained for the pharmacy technicians. retained for the pharmacy technicians.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's their local and school funding formula through the state.
  • House Bill 3981 creates the locality incentive program.
  • Shonda Lasseter to the State Board of Pharmacy, Senator Weaver. Mr.
  • Shonda Lasseter to the State Board of Pharmacy, Senator Weaver.
  • Shonda Lasseter to the State Board of Pharmacy, Senator Weaver. Mr.
Bills: SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , SJR39 , SB1290 , HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , HB1250 , HB2951 , HB2961 , HB3151 , HB3581 , HB3705 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3980 , HB3981
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and several floor recognitions, including the Doctor of the Day, Psychologist of the Day, and Nurse of the Day. Members also honored the OSBI Cold Case Team for its work on unsolved cases, recognized the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and welcomed guests for the Prague-Kolache Festival. The chamber then moved into floor action on multiple measures and conference motions. The most significant item was Senate Joint Resolution 39, a property tax constitutional amendment. After extensive debate over the impact on homeowners, seniors, farmers, schools, local governments, and future revenue, the Senate adopted House amendments by a 27-19 roll call and then passed the resolution 40-8. However, the motion to order a special election failed 26-20, so the measure did not advance to a special election call. Senators also rejected House amendments to Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 215 and requested conference on both. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1290 unanimously as an emergency measure, and advanced or passed several House bills dealing with ARPA and funding reallocations: HB 4028, HB 4029, HB 4073, HB 4074, HB 4075, HB 4076, HB 4077, and HB 4078. Other approved measures included HB 1250 creating a Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund for local law enforcement grants, HB 2951 renaming Red Rock Prison as the Chief James Smith Correctional Center, HB 2961 creating a Gold Star Survivor tuition benefit, HB 3151 extending the school year to 173 days, and HB 3581 increasing penalties for riot-related offenses. The Senate also took up HB 3705, which would raise the Parental Choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million, but the transcript cuts off during questioning on that bill.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here to present AB 2141, sponsored by the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding.
  • I am Marie Cotman, pharmacist and former owner of Pacific Compounding Pharmacy in Stockton.
  • compounding pharmacy.
  • I've actively participated in the Board of Pharmacy rulemaking... ...were always top priorities.
  • However, as a pharmacist in charge, I was responsible for everything that happened in the pharmacy.
Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills covering travel consumer protections, cannabis commerce with tribes, medical record integrity, pest control licensing, pawn and gold-buying regulation, pharmacy discipline, land surveying, and expedited licensing for veterans separated under a federal transgender military policy. Members also later heard AB 1973, which would expand the ability of advanced practice clinicians to provide abortion care, with supporters arguing it would improve access and opponents warning about safety and scope-of-practice concerns. Several bills were presented before quorum was reached, and the chair repeatedly urged absent members to arrive so the committee could vote. Testimony on the bills was largely in support. Authors and witnesses said AB 1758 would raise the seller-of-travel assessment cap to keep the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund solvent; AB 2506 would allow state cannabis licensees to sell products from tribal licensees while respecting tribal sovereignty; AB 1637 would prevent non-physicians from altering physician-authored medical notes; AB 2477 would create a short provisional period for pest control workers awaiting licensure; AB 2633 would close a loophole involving remote gold-buying events and stolen property reporting; AB 2141 would let the Board of Pharmacy resolve some cases through stipulated settlements before formal accusations; and AB 1933 would make technical clarifications to land surveying law. AB 1775 drew emotional testimony from transgender service members and advocates describing the impact of federal separation policies and the need for California licensing and support. Once quorum was established, the committee voted out the consent calendar and each of the heard bills, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes. AB 1637, AB 1758, AB 1775, AB 1933, AB 2141, AB 2477, AB 2506, and AB 2633 all passed out of committee, most to Appropriations or another policy committee as noted. AB 1973 also passed, despite a no vote from some members and an opposition witness from the California Family Council. The committee later took vote changes and additional roll calls for absent members before adjourning.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 7th, 2026

Business and Professions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here to present AB 2141, sponsored by the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding.
  • I am Marie Cotman, pharmacist and former owner of Pacific Compounding Pharmacy in Stockton.
  • compounding pharmacy.
  • I've actively participated in the Board of Pharmacy rulemaking... ...were always top priorities.
  • However, as a pharmacist in charge, I was responsible for everything that happened in the pharmacy.
Committee: House Business and Professions
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Government

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HED-EDN Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Um, so perhaps I'm a member of the local community.
  • Um, I'm Ray Matsoto, dean of the Daniel Kinoi College of Pharmacy.
  • </c><01:23:01.679><c> We</c> the Daniel Kinoi College of Pharmacy.
  • We the Daniel Kinoi College of Pharmacy.
  • for pharmacy students via this<02:02:30.159><c> fund.
Committee: House Education
Summary: The committees heard testimony on HB 1872, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program to help early childhood providers participate in approved apprenticeship programs, require annual reporting, and appropriate funds. Testifiers in support included the University of Hawaiʻi, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the City and County of Honolulu, Commit to Keiki, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, the Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks, Parents for Public Schools of Hawaiʻi, and Kīʻoka Family Learning Centers. Supporters said the bill would reduce financial barriers, strengthen recruitment and retention, improve compensation and career pathways, and help address child care shortages and workforce instability. The committee then voted to pass HB 1872 with amendments, including an HD1 and a defective date to allow further discussion. The committee next took up HB 2489, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaiʻi to establish a bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language interpretation, with a longer-term plan for a master’s program. Testimony in support came from the Disability Communication Access Board and the University of Hawaiʻi, and members also heard detailed support from DECAP and other advocates describing a statewide shortage of ASL interpreters, long waiting lists for ASL courses, and the need for locally trained interpreters who understand Hawaiʻi’s cultural and community needs. Witnesses said the shortage affects schools, courts, hospitals, emergency services, and other settings, and that the program could be expanded through articulation with other campuses. The committee voted to pass HB 2489 with amendments, again using an HD1 and defective date. After those two measures, the committee moved to HB 441 on campus safety, which would require students, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and university policies regarding sexual misconduct before initial registration and would change how often training is provided to students and employees. The University of Hawaiʻi stood on its written testimony, while supporters including IMUA Alliance and other testifiers urged passage, citing survivor experiences, national best practices, and the need for prevention before harm occurs. No vote on HB 441 was reached in the portion provided.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been working to hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable.
  • localities all over this country.
  • I appreciate it because often, with financial strains on a local hospital, one of the...
  • A great distance from the local community and their family.
  • Pharmacies and then pocket the rest.
Committee: Senate Finance Committee
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have worked with our local law enforcement, our police departments as well as the sheriff's office
  • And so that has the real potential to crowd out localized investments.
  • And we know, we believe, That has the real potential to crowd out localized investments.
  • And I recognize that it may be localized. It may be contextual to different cities.
  • Pre-funding or paying upfront strains local budgets even more.
Bills: SB1041 , SB1050 , SB1131 , SB1138 , SB1249 , SB1267 , SB1272 , SB1317 , SB1461 , SB1488 , SB1504 , SB1517 , SB1523 , SB1580 , SB1582 , SB1584 , SB1585 , SB1602 , SB1630 , SB1654 , SB1672 , SB1673 , SB1718 , SB1761 , SB1819 , SB1826 , SB1827
Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, veterans, lifetime pass, state parks, Arizona, access, disabled veterans, cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, automated license plate readers
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty One - Wednesday, March 25 - Afternoon Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Local farmers are partners in public health, and prevention is valued as highly as treatment. Mr.
  • Go through local urban agricultural programs for day camps and things like that.
  • If I go to my pharmacy and I pick up blood pressure medicine, I know what those pills are.
  • This bill came through local government.
  • So for the pharmacy piece, that the Board of Healing Arts and the Pharmacy Board will jointly decide
Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call and welcomed special guests, including the Freedom of the Road motorcycle riders and students from Warsaw High School. It then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1855, a reporting bill on Alpha-Gal syndrome. The bill sponsor described the condition as a serious tick-borne allergy that has affected his family and many Missourians, arguing that Missouri needs mandatory reporting and surveillance data to identify hotspots, guide public health outreach, and support research and funding. Supporters from both parties said the bill would improve awareness and data collection, while one member raised concerns about the fiscal note and whether the state would get useful information for the cost. The chamber adopted Amendment 1 to HB 1855, changing the follow-up language from “may” to “shall,” but rejected Amendment 2, which would have required patient consent before lab results were reported into the surveillance system. Opponents of the consent amendment said it would undermine disease surveillance and set a bad precedent for other reportable conditions; supporters argued for privacy and individual choice. After debate, the House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The House then considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2230 and 2978, a K-5 education measure addressing screen time, cursive, and handwriting. The sponsor said the bill responds to research and parent/teacher concerns about excessive screen use, poor literacy outcomes, and mental health effects, and would create a state focus group to review evidence and make recommendations while leaving districts flexibility. Members discussed carve-outs for special education, English language learners, and virtual school, and adopted an amendment excluding the virtual school program. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2355, the “Food is Medicine” initiative, which would allow Missouri to use federal funds through 1115 waivers for pilot programs such as medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition education, and related supports. Supporters said the program could improve health outcomes, reduce Medicaid spending, and help address food deserts. An amendment adding vitamin therapies and updating a date drew discussion over supplement safety and regulation, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that amendment or the bill itself.