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• President, Senate Bill 1942 clarifies the distinction between reimbursable and reimbursed that directly
• In these plans, they do put limitations on what can be charged in areas that are not being reimbursed
• to discuss fairness, what is fair and appropriate is if an insurance company is not involved in reimbursing
• President, this bill gives our trained dental providers full autonomy over their business practice.
• It simply clarifies the distinction between reimbursable, which is the ability to be reimbursed, or reimbursed

Bills: SR29 , SB667 , SB1466 , SB1942 , SB1989 , SB1670 , SB1716 , SB1521 , SB1273 , SB1433 , HJR1032 , SB1969 , SB1953 , SB1277 , SB1287 , SB1061 , SB1916 , SB1589 , SB2178 , SB1444 , SB1438 , SB1501 , SB1873 , SB1364

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and then spent much of the session on recognitions and floor introductions. The chamber honored the undefeated Jones High School Longhorns football team for winning the Class 2A-I state championship, recognized Miss Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Darrell, and celebrated the Murray State College bass fishing team for winning its second consecutive national title. The Senate also adopted SR-29, a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month and highlighting Black Oklahomans’ history, civil rights contributions, and achievements; the resolution passed without opposition. The Senate then took up several bills. SB 667, requested by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, updates chiropractic licensure language, moves to an online licensure portal, and repeals an obsolete consultant position; it passed 45-0. SB 1466 extends the sunset date for the advisory committee on midwifery to 2036; it passed 41-4 and was advanced as an emergency measure. SB 1942, dealing with dental insurance and provider pricing for services not reimbursed by insurance, prompted extended debate over free-market principles, patient costs, and insurance contract limits; it passed 40-3. SB 1989 modernizes the Oklahoma College Savings Plan by allowing contributions through digital payment platforms such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, and digital wallets; it passed 44-0. The Senate also heard gallery introductions for FCCLA students, including the Bristow chapter and Adair High School students, and welcomed former Senator Judy Easton McIntyre for Black History Month events. Committee and floor announcements followed, including upcoming meetings of Business and Insurance, Administrative Rules, and Technology and Telecommunications. The chamber then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• Both reimbursements for these operations.
• Clearly there's a relationship to trained members and a lower turnaround time.
• are in training who are really going to flat and begin to decrease.
• We're also regularly asked for training about forensics. Last fiscal year.
• We gave 214 hours of training to reaching 4200 partners.

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• If an officer or firefighter is injured while in training, which happens, or right after what we call
• If an officer or firefighter is injured while in training, which happens, or right after what we call
• That 17- or 19-year-old person can buy back that 3 months or 6 months that they were in training.
• Recruitment and training take time, and when seasoned firefighters retire, cities can lose decades of
• Recruitment and training take time, and when seasoned firefighters retire, cities can lose decades of

Summary: The Public Pension Oversight Board met on February 13 and approved the minutes after establishing a quorum. The committee then took up three pension-related bills, beginning with Rep. Callaway’s proposal to allow certain retired police officers with 15 to 19 years of service to be rehired by local law enforcement agencies. Callaway and Brandon Lincoln of the FOP said the bill is intended to help recruitment and retention, especially for departments facing staffing shortages, and emphasized that it would be optional and would not allow double-dipping. Committee members raised concerns that lowering the service threshold from 20 to 15 years could create an unfunded liability and weaken the pension system, and several members said they did not yet fully understand how the pension and insurance provisions would work. The sponsor said she was open to working on the bill, and the chair noted the committee would continue to examine it with help from KPA staff. The second bill, presented by Rep. Lewis with Brandon Lincoln and Jeff Taylor, addressed probationary employees in CS agencies, including firefighters and police officers. The bill would let certain former probationary employees purchase service credit for time spent in probation, and would extend line-of-duty death and disability protections to employees who are injured or killed during probationary service. Testimony said the measure is optional for employers, could be used as a recruitment tool, and would allow employees within six months of the probationary period to buy back the time themselves if they choose. Members generally supported the concept, noted a negligible fiscal note, and discussed whether current employees could buy back older probationary periods; the sponsor said the bill did not appear to allow that, though he was open to further discussion. Throughout both bills, members focused on whether the proposals would create new pension costs or liabilities and how they would interact with existing retirement tiers and contribution rules. Several members asked for clarification on whether rehired workers would contribute to the pension system, whether employers would pay normal cost or any contribution at all, and whether the bills would affect future retirement benefits. The sponsors and witnesses repeatedly said the measures were limited, optional, and intended to address staffing and fairness issues without changing the core retirement system, but the committee did not take final action on the bills during the discussion.

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• Even as a critical access, cost-based, reimbursed hospital, we... are at a loss.
• Medicare and Medicaid reimburse below the cost of providing care.
• In hospitals, only two services reimburse at a profit margin: currently, diagnostic imaging.
• MRI and CT may change to be reimbursed below the cost of care.
• They were all foreign-trained, and so we had to spend $4,000 a day to cover call.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• height now that's around uh training height now that's around uh training military training facility
• As we continue to train and prepare our As we continue to train and prepare our As we continue to train
• Howell training of the William A. Howell training of the William A.
• The US Air Force also trains helicopter US Air Force also trains helicopter US Air Force also trains
• flying training flying training squadron.

Bills: HB 10 , HB 12 , HB 147 , HB 1522 , HB 422 , HB 675 , HB 204 , HB 748 , HB 912

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• So we're sort of reimbursing them for costs that we didn't incur? No, ma'am.
• I believe it's going to vary from hospital to hospital on cost and reimbursement.
• So, in Texas, for one patient, it's $17,346.60 that that hospital would be reimbursed.
• And so how many providers are we losing because we're not reimbursing adequately for services?
• We need our update of our reimbursement rates for living choices and assisted living.

Committee: All ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

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• coaches or specialists with training aligned to the math framework.
• The amount that was provided last year was for training.
• I mean the meal reimbursements. The reimbursement rate, that I'm not familiar with.
• We've done training with CalRecycle, CalEPA, and done trainings with schools, and there are some pretty
• Further, most school nutrition staff have never received training.

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• Based on feedback from mentors, the bill increases the training opportunities for mentors and allows
• Then you have what you probably call pass-through funding, or the equivalent of cost reimbursement.
• We have about six types of payments that are really just cost reimbursement that flow through the CBCs
• We only put out the pass-through data for cost reimbursement for what they project to spend, and that
• We only put out the pass-through data for cost reimbursement for what they project to spend, and that

Bills: S0042 , S0578 , S0624 , S7018

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.

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• Education, training, and employment increases were running about 5% a year.
• I'm not sure what the rationale was that we left out Medicare as a higher-level reimbursement. Mr.
• The methods of receiving federal funds generally include reimbursement of expenses as well as advance
• Most of our state grants are on a reimbursement basis, which means that the recipient agency must cover
• documentation to the federal government to justify the cost before they can receive that reimbursement

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

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• women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training
• It provides relative to transportation for psychiatric services and reimbursement for transportation.
• Member who's trained in open meetings law? Rev. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• , prohibiting certain reimbursement cost assignments, and providing for certain prohibitions.
• Reimbursement cost assignments, providing for certain prohibitions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HR179 , HR180 , HR181 , HR182 , HR183 , HR184 , HR185 , HR186 , HR187 , HCR75 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR78 , HCR79 , HR165 , HR166 , HR168 , HR169 , HR170 , HR171 , HR172 , HR173 , HR174 , HR175 , HR176 , HR177 , HR178 , HCR65 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR68 , HCR69 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR73 , HCR74 , SCR34 , SB34 , SB43 , SB52 , SB56 , SB165 , SB173 , SB189 , SB190 , SB260 , SB322 , SB345 , SB374 , SB387 , SB401 , SB448 , SB449 , SB455 , SB487 , SB496 , SB502 , SB505 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB741 , HB1242 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB9 , HB192 , HB225 , HB306 , HB310 , HB366 , HB635 , HB911 , HB1230 , HB1236 , HB615 , HB864 , HB1103 , HB1175 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1234

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• . training. training.
• There needs to be training.
• There needs to be training.
• There needs to be training.
• There needs to be training.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

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• So as these projects move along, those reimbursements will start to move along, and then we'll start
• The final recommended option is all about timing and mechanics of revolving loan reimbursements.
• And third, use of existing lines of credit with third-party reimbursement.
• I lost my train of thought here. I had one more.
• And they also get reimbursed for expenses, but they are not paid. And who covers that?

Committee: Joint Water Topics Overview Committee

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• </c> board approved trainings. board approved trainings.
• the reimbursement on a set of x-rays?
• If you get a $100 reimbursement for a set of x-rays, it's 300 reimbursement for the... you're like you're
• </c> know average reimbursement? know average reimbursement?
• </c><01:23:03.040><c> the</c> it's 300 reimbursement for the it's 300 reimbursement for the &gt;&gt;

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

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• program to require one-time financial grants of up to $15,000 in aggregate to approve contractors to reimburse
• <00:08:24.240><c> to</c> aggregate to approve contractors to aggregate to approve contractors to reimburse
• ><c> contractors</c><00:08:25.840><c> for</c><00:08:26.080><c> the</c><00:08:26.240><c> cost</c> reimburse
• the contractors for the cost reimburse the contractors for the cost of<00:08:26.639><c> their</c><00
• </c><00:21:49.679><c> dairy</c> accomplishments was uh training dairy accomplishments was uh training

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• by repealing Air Board's November regulation changes to the low-carbon fuel standard, increases reimbursement
• We talked about dental care, behavioral health, emergency preparedness, physician training, services
• We talked about dental care, behavioral health, emergency preparedness, physician training, services
• Instead of having our skilled and trained Californians build infrastructure, let's have more private
• Of reimbursement rates, that we're trying to do so much and care for so many that we are suffering for

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and proceeded to floor business, with the main item being SB 101, the state budget bill. Before debate on the bill, Assembly Member Sanchez offered amendments to redirect funding toward Proposition 36 implementation, wildfire prevention, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, developmental services, and other priorities; the majority moved to lay those amendments on the table, and the motion passed 43-18. The chamber then took up SB 101 as the budget bill for immediate effect. Debate on the budget was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters, including Assembly Member Gabriel and several committee chairs, described the budget as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, housing, wildfire prevention, and other safety-net programs while responding to a projected deficit and federal uncertainty. Opponents criticized the budget as fiscally unsound and argued it relied on accounting gimmicks, did not adequately fund Proposition 36 or wildfire prevention, and continued spending on high-speed rail and Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants. Several members also raised concerns about gas taxes, provider reimbursement, probation funding, and the impact on vulnerable Californians. After debate, the Assembly voted on SB 101 and passed it 57-19. The measure was sent immediately to the Senate. The body then announced upcoming session schedules, with no floor or check-in sessions on June 14 and 15, and a floor session set for June 16 at 1 p.m., before adjourning.

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• </c> My beliefs come from years of training My beliefs come from years of training and<00:26:32.720><
• So, it prohibits PBMs from reimbursing pharmacies below the required reimbursement standard and from
• So, it prohibits PBMs from reimbursing pharmacies below the required reimbursement standard and from
• So, it prohibits PBMs from reimbursing pharmacies below the required reimbursement standard and from
• </c> reimbursements to pharmacies. reimbursements to pharmacies.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• As of today, Hawaii has waited nearly 30 days for reimbursement.
• </c> waited nearly 30 days for reimbursement. waited nearly 30 days for reimbursement.
• </c> If Hawaii does not receive reimbursement If Hawaii does not receive reimbursement by<00:56:40.960
• Um, and an appeal is pending training.
• </c> vocational training among other areas. vocational training among other areas.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the State of Hawaii’s affirmative litigation against the federal administration, with no public testimony. Attorney General Lopez and deputies said the office’s goal is to enforce the rule of law, not make partisan points, and noted that Hawaii is involved in 27 ongoing cases. They grouped the cases into four broad areas: immigration, funding freezes and grant terminations, federal agency dismantling/reductions in force, and protecting elections, health, and safety. Several immigration-related cases were discussed in detail. These included a challenge to the federal sharing of Medicaid data with DHS for immigration enforcement, a similar challenge to USDA’s demand for SNAP applicant and recipient data, and litigation over immigration-enforcement conditions attached to federal grants. The office also described the birthright citizenship executive order, saying it conflicts with the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent; lower courts granted preliminary relief, and the U.S. Supreme Court later addressed only the scope of nationwide injunctions, not the merits. In the Department of Transportation case, the court granted a preliminary injunction against the “Duffy directive,” finding the immigration conditions lacked statutory authority, were arbitrary and capricious, and violated the Spending Clause and APA. The briefing also covered multiple funding disputes. In the education funding freeze case, the Department of Education and OMB withheld about $6 billion in formula funds, including roughly $33 million for Hawaii; after suit was filed, the funds were released. Other cases included the termination of over $11 billion in public health grants, which affected Hawaii Department of Health grants, the NIH indirect cost cap case, and NIH grant terminations tied to DEI, transgender issues, and vaccine hesitancy. The speakers said some cases have already resulted in preliminary or permanent injunctions, while others remain on appeal or are still being litigated.

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• United States Medical Licensing Examination, and completion of two years of postgraduate medical training
• International medical graduates may have the two-year postgraduate training requirement waived if they
• First, the bill eliminates the postgraduate training exception for multiple sclerosis specialists that
• I just referenced, and so— ...graduate training exception for multiple sclerosis specialists that I
• It does not affect Medicaid, and contract pharmacies do not set the prices or increase reimbursement

Bills: SB5877 , SB5904 , SB5988

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, opioid treatment, accreditation, health department, fee authority, substance abuse

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• as a component of their existing workplace harassment prevention training.
• This bill does not add training hours.
• Employers whose training already covers hate speech for existing abuse of conduct requirements, such
• We're simply ensuring that every workplace training covers the full scope of what workers are actually
• State costs are minimal, if any, since all costs to Santa Cruz County will be reimbursed by Metro.

Committee: House Appropriations

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• This group was praised as young people who need training so they can take over these jobs.
• We've got to have a trained workforce.
• We need to have a trained workforce.
• If we want our young people to stay here, we've got to get them trained.
• House Bill by Representative Stagni, Title 40, rural health clinics, and Medicaid reimbursement rates

Bills: HR19 , HR20 , HR21 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR34 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HCR15 , HCR16 , HCR17 , HCR18 , HB115 , HB208 , HB465 , HB832 , HB964 , HB965 , HB966 , HB967 , HB968 , HB969 , HB970 , HB971 , HB972 , HB973 , HB974 , HB975 , HR14 , HR15 , HR16 , HR17 , HR18 , HCR14 , SCR4 , SCR7 , SCR8 , HB362 , HB963 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB78 , HB112 , HB148 , HB149 , HB190 , HB221 , HB346 , HB354 , HB355 , HB356 , HB358 , HB384 , HB427 , HB657 , HB675 , HB716 , HB901