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• States that they are billing Medicaid and getting reimbursed.
• Yes, we have found one state, Virginia, that's doing it. Four states are currently doing it.
• Right now, the four states have just been doing this for about four years.
• First off, Are there other states that have a position like this now?
• the Department of Health since they could probably more easily access mental health records.

Bills: HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275

Keywords: public health, domestic violence, human trafficking, healthcare facilities, hospital protocols, behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, micropigmentation, medical procedure, physician oversight, nursing certification, state regulations, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department, investigation

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• Welcome to Public Health.
• Yes, we have found one state, Virginia, that's doing it, and four states that are currently doing it.
• So I... ...that they know at the Department of Health.
• Okay, now you're going to make me forget the state.
• the Department of Health, since they could probably more easily access mental health records?

Bills: HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275

Keywords: public health, domestic violence, human trafficking, healthcare facilities, hospital protocols, behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, micropigmentation, medical procedure, physician oversight, nursing certification, state regulations, psychological autopsy, mental health, suicide prevention, state health department, investigation

Summary: The Public Health Committee met for its first session and laid over House Bills 3884 and 4410. The committee then heard and advanced several bills. HB 3287 would require hospitals to post discreet notices in areas like X-ray, CAT scan, MRI, or bathrooms telling victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, or human trafficking how to alert staff and ensuring they are not discharged before appropriate reporting occurs; members discussed whether to include a phone number, and the bill passed 5-0. HB 2947 would allow clinics to bill Medicaid for services provided by master’s-level mental health interns working under supervision in accredited programs, with supporters saying it could help address rural workforce shortages; questions focused on supervision, liability, whether it would be limited to Medicaid, fiscal impact, and how many interns might participate, and it passed 5-0. The committee also considered HB 3784, as amended by a PCS, which would let permanent makeup artists come out from under physician oversight after three years of experience, while preserving supervision if they use prescription medications such as topical anesthetics; after clarification about the PCS, it passed 5-0. HB 3901 would create a psychological autopsy position in the Department of Health to review suicides and overdoses through voluntary family interviews and records review to improve prevention efforts; members raised questions about cost, whether the work should be housed elsewhere, the pilot nature of the proposal, and what data are currently collected, and it passed 5-0. Finally, HB 4275 would allow case managers and peer support specialists to be employed by cities and counties while keeping their certification, and it also passed 5-0. The meeting ended with adjournment and a notice that the committee would meet again the following Wednesday morning at 9:00.

Bills: HB 101, HB1819, HB1875, HB1965, HB2193, HB2914, HB3248, HB3354, HB3531, HB101

Keywords: Texas State Guard, task force, professionalization, state missions, critical infrastructure, veterans, veterans' affairs, mental health, community mental health, behavioral health, grant program, matching grant, non-state match, community services, family support, county population, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC, public safety, homeland security

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• Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1249 requires the Department of Health Services to establish a dementia
• services program and develop an Alzheimer's disease state plan.
• Finally, the bill appropriates $600,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the Health Services Lottery Moneys Fund
• to DHS for the dementia services program and the implementation of the state plan.
• The legislature and governor approved Arizona's first Dementia Services Program and adopted the state

Bills: SB1131, SB1249

Keywords: cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, Alzheimer's, dementia, memory care, cognitive decline, brain health, caregiver support, long-term care, in-home care, public health, health services, state plan, dementia services program, Arizona Department of Health Services, aging

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

Bills: HB25, HB38, HB997, HB 1119, HB25, HB38

Keywords: HB 25, Texas nutrition, nutrition education, healthy living, public health, school physical activity, recess, physical education, nutrition and wellness course, health curriculum, State Board of Education, Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, ultra-processed foods, artificial colors, food additives, chronic disease, metabolic health, culinary medicine, functional medicine, dietary guidelines

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• department of Health.
• of Health.
• and substance abuse services.
• Speaker, on the Oklahoma State Department of mental health and Substance abuse were had originally thought
• and substance abuse services.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

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• dedication, sacrifice, and continued service.
• in economic impact to our state.
• He completed his undergrad at Oklahoma State University and medical school at OSU's Center for Health
• Now, just compare since we compare with other states, most states get 0 to 5 done in a year.
• Public service has a way of testing you.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

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• Department of Health.
• and Substance Abuse Services.
• On the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where it originally thought
• and Substance Abuse Services.
• We have asthma affects 28 million people in the United States. 4.75 million of those are children.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House reconvened after a quorum call and took up several Senate bills with joint committee reports, mostly involving health and human services funding. SB 1130, relating to University Hospitals authority, passed 74-12 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1134, funding the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, passed 75-14 with the emergency clause approved. SB 1131, appropriating ARP interest funds to address a Rogers County gap for the Office of Juvenile Affairs, passed 81-10 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1132, reappropriating ARPA funds for rural hospital rebuild programs under the State Department of Health to avoid federal clawback, passed 82-10 with emergency approval. SB 1133, involving the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and repurposing interest funds for a Norman building project, passed 68-24 and its emergency clause also passed. SB 1142, appropriating ARPA funds to the Department of Human Services consistent with pandemic relief recommendations, passed 68-21 and the emergency clause was adopted. The House also considered H.R. 1049, a resolution designating May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Representative Newton summarized asthma’s impact in Oklahoma and nationally, including child health effects and recent deaths in the state, and moved adoption by unanimous consent. The transcript ends with announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Whereas Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trusler, United States Navy, retired, was commissioned in the United States
• They create 50,000 jobs in our state for over a $5 billion economic impact to our state.
• Now, just to compare, since we compare with other states, most states get zero to five done in a year
• Help make this state better.
• Help make this state better.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• So as I'm trying to understand Health and Human Services, and that's a subcommittee that I sit on, and
• And so currently you'll see the health care, or the mental health authority, is looking to privatize
• I mean, of course, the subcommittee chair for Health and Human Services, along with myself and the fiscal
• It's hard talking a lot about the needs that the Health Care Authority... ...to the Health Care Authority
• When you talk about victories, you talk about $485 million at the Health Care Authority, Mental Health

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met to consider Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriation bill. The chair and budget authors explained that the proposal was built to balance the budget using a mix of general revenue, cash sweeps, and other fund transfers, including money from unclaimed property, revenue stabilization, and other statutory funds. Members also discussed a proposed $35 million OWRB revolving loan fund tied to ARPA interest and a $200 million transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund as part of a long-term savings strategy. A number of agency-specific items drew questions. Members reviewed the OPEB employer contribution reduction, rent coverage for state agencies, child care and Head Start funding, Department of Corrections revenue from ICE-related agreements, sheriff grant funding, and education funding, including about $99 million in additional formula funding, a $2,000 teacher pay raise, and reading-related appropriations such as Strong Readers and Just Right Reader. The committee also discussed mental health funding, including a $30 million consent decree line, a proposed privatization of CCBHC services with an estimated $10 million savings, and related reduction-in-force costs. Other topics included Attorney General transfers and litigation funding, higher education allocations, Langston University extension funding, historical society requests that were not funded, and a biosolids pilot program. During debate, supporters argued the bill fulfilled the constitutional duty to pass a balanced budget and highlighted increases for education, health care, and water infrastructure. Opponents criticized the use of one-time cash, tax cuts, and what they described as special-project spending, while raising concerns about transparency and underfunded services such as child care and transportation. After debate, the committee voted 18-5 to pass Senate Bill 1177.

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• I want to ask about the $3 million for the state plane purchase.
• I think currently the state has approximately five aviation assets.
• But essentially, it raises the floor, the state minimum for all teachers in the state of Oklahoma, by
• And then I'm looking at the $18 million that's going to be transferred from the State Department of Health
• Department of Health to the Choosing Childbirth Revolving Fund.

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget

Summary: The Joint Appropriations and Budget Committee took up Senate Bill 1177, the main budget bill, and first adopted the committee substitute as the working version. Chairman Caldwell presented the bill as the measure funding state government and answered a series of questions about major budget items, including CareerTech funding, child care, school security, teacher pay raises, the state plane purchase, Medicaid, mental health, veterans’ homes, and higher education projects. He said CareerTech received increased funding, child care funding was increased by roughly $12 million over last year, school security funding was continued at $50 million, and teacher pay raises were included through a mechanism that would raise the state minimum by $2,000. He also explained the $3 million state plane item as a restructuring of state aviation assets, and said the budget did not cut law enforcement funding tied to 287(g) agreements.

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• Office of State Healthcare Facilities, to provide for the administration of certain health care facilities
• We refer to it as ELMS in Jackson, the Central Louisiana State... ...health system, we refer to it as
• ELMS in Jackson, the Central Louisiana State Hospital, Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, Central
• When I returned home to compare this, my past experience with the health care services in Louisiana for
• When I returned home to compare this, my past experience with the health care services in Louisiana for

Bills: HB414, HB786, HB1041, HB1052, HB1118, HB1139, HB1182, HB1185, HB1214, HB1217, HB1231, SR63, SCR27, SB5, SB194, SB415, SB433, SB451, SB462, SB516

Keywords: healthcare, criminal convictions, employment, background checks, prohibited offenses, Medicaid, claim payments, extrapolation, provider audits, medical freedom, discrimination, access, medical intervention, child protection, confidentiality, multidisciplinary teams, child advocacy centers, public records, investigations, hospital

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• health fund.
• The total all health fund.
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• This allows the state to pay Medicaid services for a person exiting a correctional facility. below 278%
• </c><00:06:52.639><c> eligibility</c> between federal and state eligibility between federal and state

Bills: HF2995, HF2434

Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• </c><00:24:20.880><c> of</c> mental health needs in the state of mental health needs in the state of
• services and community mental health services.
• ><c> Health</c> services and Community Mental Health services and Community Mental Health Providers<00
• </c> Point where folks are needing state-operated services.

Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• I want to ask about the $3 million for the state plane purchase.
• I think currently the state has approximately 5 aviation assets.
• I believe that the state of Oklahoma does have aviation assets.
• minimum for all teachers in the state of Oklahoma by $2,000.
• And then I'm looking at the $18 million that's going to be transferred from the state department of health

Bills: SB1177, SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• So as I'm trying to understand health and human services, and that's the subcommittee that I sit on.
• organizations, including the Department of Public Safety and state troopers.
• Moving into the Department of Mental Health, can you help me understand?
• I mean, of course, the subcommittee chair for health and human services along with myself and the fiscal
• And we've spent a lot of time talking about mental health.

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• By way of background, in 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, established rural
• Rural emergency hospitals are allowed to provide emergency department services, observation care, and
• They are prohibited from providing inpatient services except under certain circumstances.
• We don't have anything to recognize that in our Washington state law.
• Washington state law currently lacks the framework to handle REH Medicaid claims.

Bills: SB6103

Keywords: rural healthcare, emergency services, hospital payments, state appropriation, public health, 904, all

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• When we get into the PowerPoint, our K-9 units don't only service our state prisons, but they also largely
• So because your state charge codes are different from state to state to state, your local law enforcement
• of Florida or adjoining states.
• Chair and members, House Bill 2402 allows the director of the Department of Health Services to issue
• Lastly, the bill establishes the study committee on inmate mental health services to examine ways to

Bills: HB2134, HB2253, HB2270, HB2402, HB2404, HB2673, HB2941

Keywords: critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, law enforcement, disciplinary action, administrative appeals, investigative files, due process, retaliation, county seal, law enforcement authority, sheriff's posse, public safety, county governance, ambulance services, certificate of necessity, emergency medical services, state regulations

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• Whether that's public safety, health and human services, or infrastructure to the residents who rely
• My name is Ann Lindseth, and I'm the Health and Human Services Director with Beltrami County.
• He started his career as a health and human services director. He ended as a county manager.
• services career as a health and human services director.<00:59:41.359><c> He</c><00:59:41.440><c> ended
• state of Minnesota spending more than we thought we might because we offer these services.

Bills: HF4421, HF1937, HF4675, HF4715, HF4684

Keywords: county cost share, economically distressed county, human services finance, substance use disorder treatment, SUD services, civil commitment, state aid, county levy, poverty threshold, tax-exempt acreage, property tax exemption, Minnesota human services, county fiscal relief, local government finance, chemical dependency, behavioral health, PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services