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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine optimizing longevity from research to action. Feb 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
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- part of our health policy. and our research.
- Aging research is at an inflection point, and with the right policies, we can transform public health
- I currently work at the Institute for Family Health, a network of federally qualified health centers
- Research has consistently shown that health-related social needs can worsen health outcomes.
- Congress must support promising, innovative policies to address health-related social needs, such as
Summary:
The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
TX
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- Their goal is school-based health center.
- Mental health care is health care, just as we excuse students for physical illnesses. and routine medical
- This policy helps destigmatize mental health care reinforcing that seeking help is both normal and okay
- is health.
- Senate Bill 207 simply adds including mental health professionals to health care professionals in order
Keywords:
SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy
MN
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- The Chair calls the Education Policy Committee to order for Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.
- Article 6 is health and nutrition. The first three sections relate to epinephrine in school.
- We also thank you for including so much of the governor's education policy bill.
- We actually have some policy that we can start to move forward.
- I like learning more about each individual policy.
Bills:
HF1306
AL
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- These are identical bills dealing with the rural health initiative monies come in.
- health initiative monies<00:13:33.120><c> come</c><00:13:33.279><c> in.
- </c> health literacy and nutrition awareness. health literacy and nutrition awareness.
- </c> Alabama Department of Public Health? Alabama Department of Public Health?
- Um, would this legislation have any impact on the Alabama Department of Public Health?
Keywords:
rural health, healthcare access, state funding, health transformation, appropriations, fiscal policy, healthcare funding, economic development, mental health, maternal health, antitrust, competition, market regulation, business practices, consumer protection, anaphylaxis, epinephrine, auto-injector, public health, school safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
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- health care financing who have relevant experience with the policies that are being considered.
- With all of the additional changes that we are having to respond to, whether it's health care policy
- A health carrier, for the purposes of this assessment, is any carrier offering health plans on the health
- This bill forces a major policy shift by imposing a mandatory assessment on health insurance carriers
- health care work group, strong supporter of universal health care and the Indian health care delivery
Keywords:
Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database, National Practitioner Data Bank, license renewal, license reinstatement, medical board, professional discipline, credential surrender, healthcare regulation, abortion, reproductive health, pregnancy termination, clinic access, abortion access fund
MN
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- Um article six is health and nutrition Um article six is health and nutrition and<00:07:53.840><c> the
- It it's a common education policy bill.
- We feel strongly education policy bill.
- So, thank you for your time and um I yield my time. health experts, educators who all agree health experts
- We've seen them in health committee.
Bills:
HF1306
Keywords:
education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house
LA
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- coverage plan for anti-cancer medications as part of high-deductible health plan policies that are eligible
- for use in conjunction with health savings accounts, medical savings accounts.
- Opelka come up and take a swing at this, but my concern is on page two, where it says a health plan,
- health coverage plan shall not impose any prior authorization on through number three.
- I'm digging into the laws and the policies and making sure we have in place.
WA
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- As you heard, this funding allows us to fund things like forest health treatment...
- The cost of treating our lands... and public health are basic core functions of government.
- I'm a senior policy analyst at the Washington State Budget and Policy Center.
- Yeah, that comes from estimates from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy.
- Are there any questions on either the fiscal or the policy of this substitute bill here?
WA
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- All of our policies... We should be wrapping around them. We should be holding them.
- By January 1, 2027, OSPI and the Department of Health must include, within the uniform policy addressing
- Do you want to comment on the request of the Department of Health? Sure.
- Legislative actions to student health rarely are cost neutral.
- That goes with all emergencies within our health care systems and schools.
Keywords:
firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am
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- Sometimes the tests aren't made for each and every student, making their mental health deteriorate when
- testing time, and the next year we have a whole different testing curriculum and a different grading policy
Keywords:
House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
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- But it's not only a tobacco and vapor policy bill; it's also about investing in the health of your communities
- But it's not only a tobacco and vapor policy bill, it's also about investing in health of your communities
- . policy bill.
- It helps address a looming fiscal cliff for FPS, the backbone of public health in King County and health
- The vapor tax was doing some good work funding public health for foundational public health services
MN
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- My work focuses on menstrual health education and policy.
- My work focuses on menstrual health education and policy.
- I regularly education and policy.
- Students health and around them.
- Uh as you heard from our health.
Keywords:
parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct
TX
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- In the last few years, members, several local governments across the state of Texas have adopted policies
- Um, for local governments to adopt these policies, and this bill is intended to address that.
- I believe in protecting the legal tools that Texas already has to shape local policy, tools that are
- So why does this bill reverse that policy and allow abusive partners to sue based on an abortion that
- Because the question is, why does this bill reverse that policy and allow abusive partners to sue.
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
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- or to flood insurance policies.
- was to refer specifically to TWEA policies and on flood insurance policies to refer to the National
- Flood Insurance Program policies.
- As it's written right now, every residential property policy in the state is a hail-wind-storm policy
- These programs only alert health plans which lab claims filed are within policy coverage or not.
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
TX
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- doctor to join their practice, the new doctor must go through a lengthy credentialing process with health
- If the provider is ultimately denied credentials, the provider's practice is required to pay the health
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
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- I call the meeting of the House Health Finance and Policy Committee to order.
- </c> safety finance and policy safety finance and policy committee<00:02:36.400><c> who</c><00:02:36.599
- a policy like this.
- a policy like this.
- House File 2482 is a health care administration policy bill.
Keywords:
informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
LA
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- Isn't the point of a vaccination, not just for an individual's own health, but the health of others,
- This is 100% also a public health issue.
- Singleton, South, Sadie Becknell, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Liz Mangum, Policy Institute
- Singleton, South, Sadie Becknell, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Liz Mangum, Policy Institute
- That's a different policy.
Keywords:
mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights
NM
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- , which belongs to a public safety coalition called AllSafe New Mexico, a coalition of behavioral health
- The memorial requests the Department of Health to conduct a formal study that will evaluate the efficacy
- You know, on the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, we've always heard many different reports
- Madam Chair, I'd ask you to go back and look at the data because on the Department of Health, New Mexico
- Madam Chair, I'd ask you to go back and look at the data because on the Department of Health, New Mexico
Keywords:
Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone
NM
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- , which belongs to a public safety coalition called AllSafe New Mexico, a coalition of behavioral health
- , which belongs to a public safety coalition called AllSafe New Mexico, a coalition of behavioral health
- You know, on the Health and Human Services Interim Committee, we've always heard many different reports
- FQHC, which could be close by, but not really anymore, federally qualified health care center, or also
- Okay, Madam Chair, I'd ask you to go back and look at the data because on the Department of Health, New
Keywords:
Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 238, which would rename the governor’s residence advisory commission as a governor’s residence management committee and clarify its duties, membership, and authority over furnishings, maintenance, inventories, and hospitality functions at the governor’s residence. Senator Worth and Secretary Designate Anna Silva said the change was needed to remove ambiguity during the transition to a new administration and to improve transparency around the residence, the General Services Department fund, and the separate Mansion Foundation fundraising role. Several senators questioned whether the bill concentrated too much authority in the governor and whether it could enable a large renovation project without sufficient legislative oversight; supporters said major renovations would still require legislative appropriations. The committee ultimately advanced the Senate Rules Committee substitute for SB 238 on a 5-2 vote.
The committee then approved House Joint Resolution 1, which would create bipartisan nominating commissions to vet and recommend university and special school regents to the governor, rather than leaving appointments entirely to the governor’s discretion. Senator Steinborn said the resolution would improve qualifications and reduce conflicts of interest, including by changing the student regent selection process. After brief discussion about party-affiliation restrictions, the resolution received a due pass with no objection.
Two memorials followed. Senate Memorial 21, presented by Senator Stephanics for Senator Bergman, calls for a Department of Health study of overdose prevention tools, including overdose prevention centers and other harm-reduction strategies, in response to New Mexico’s high and rising overdose death rates. Supporters cited rural access challenges and the need to explore all available tools; one senator asked for more accurate county and demographic data in the memorial’s background. The committee gave SM 21 a due pass. Senate Memorial 22, presented by Senator Charlie and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, asks the Legislative Finance Committee to convene a working group to map how domestic-violence funding flows through CYFD and related agencies, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and provider input. Witnesses said funding streams are fragmented and sometimes unclear, and senators discussed whether the work should remain within CYFD or be overseen elsewhere. The committee also gave SM 22 a due pass. The chair then announced that the committee would hear SB 264 and SB 261 at its next meeting and recessed.