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• </c> them for their dental care. Thank you. them for their dental care. Thank you.
• First, as Representative Reyer stated, uh, Minnesota's fee-for-service dental rates currently are based
• </c> with the Minnesota Dental Association. with the Minnesota Dental Association.
• that have an adult dental Columbia that have an adult dental dental<00:05:17.640><c> benefit</c><00:
• </c> believe with other states. believe with other states.

Bills: HF4401, HF4466

Keywords: HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access

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• operates in the state<00:03:45.840><c> of</c><00:03:46.000><c> Minnesota.
• They also do state-by-state tracking.
• It's a little harder to see at a global level on the state because they track clinic by clinic.
• . state. state.
• all across the state.

Bills: HF4609, HF4401

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

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• a lot of pent-up need, and a lack of step-down care when clients are ready for discharge from our state-operated
• State operated treatment facilities for State operated treatment facilities such<00:34:12.879><c> situations
• state operated treatment facilities and state operated treatment facilities and<00:35:33.200><c> in<
• </c><00:37:13.200><c> operated</c> discharge from our state operated discharge from our state operated
• </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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• Your state can be the first of all 50 states to do so.
• I care about politics, the state of this country, and the well-being in my state.
• And finally, states can regulate this area. I say again, states can regulate this area.
• Practitioners in the state.
• A state-issued ID, and they're good for 180 days. A state-issued ID, and they're good for 180 days.

Bills: SB1015, SB1049, SB1066, SB1081, SB1092, SB1133, SB1134, SB1139, SB1147, SB1148, SB1168, SB1189, SCR1001, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1010

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

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• As such, we oversee the implementation of a number of federal and state-funded programs.
• The services block grant comes from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
• It comes to the state of Oklahoma by formula. My...
• In addition to those 17 CSBG contracts, we touch a wide variety of state and federally funded community
• I am proud to publicly state my appreciation. Our leadership also appreciates it.

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• At current time, our neighboring states, the only state that will reciprocate with us is Georgia.
• What we want to do in the state of them.
• </c> across the state are small businesses. across the state are small businesses.
• I think it was 19 states. last year. I think it was 19 states.
• </c> been formally introduced in 20 states. been formally introduced in 20 states.

Bills: HB69, HB114, HB161

Keywords: firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review

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• Examiners does not have jurisdiction over an accredited dental school and their clinic.
• Examiners does not have jurisdiction over an accredited dental school and their clinic.
• As such, the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners should not have the ability to enforce the Dental
• As such, the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners should not have the ability to enforce the Dental
• from a dental school in any state or jurisdiction of the United States technically has a doctorate degree

Bills: SB1041, SB1088, SB1118, SB1128, SB1168, SB1176, SB1189, SB1207, SB1250, SB1272, SB1274, SB1286, SB1428, SB1457, SB1461, SB1503, SB1519, SB1537, SB1582, SB1618, SB1654, SB1713, SB1827, SCR1012, SCR1020

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes

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• I have been told that only about 10% of the dental hygienists in the state are members of the organization
• ... ...dental hygienist or dentist came into the state who had worked in a state that had maybe independent
• It also extends the authority of a participating state to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental
• hygiene within its borders to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in the state through a compact
• If somebody moves into this state and they can be a dental hygienist with the same credentials as they

Bills: SB540, HB1085, HB1484

Keywords: dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage, mobility, compact privilege, state licensing board, public health, public safety, military spouse, telehealth dentistry, reciprocity, Title 59, occupational licensing

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and several introductions, including the nurse of the day and student guests. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 540, a Department of Defense-request compact bill creating a dental/dental hygienist licensure compact. The author and supporters said it would improve reciprocity and help military spouses and workforce needs without lowering Oklahoma standards, while several senators raised concerns about sovereignty, rulemaking authority, potential enforcement actions, and possible costs. After debate, the bill passed 35-12. The Senate next considered House Bill 1085, which would standardize and adjust the fee structure for the service contract industry. An amendment changing dates was adopted, and the bill passed 44-3. The chamber then heard House Bill 1484, a fentanyl education bill requiring instruction for students in grades 6-12 on the dangers and consequences of fentanyl exposure. The author described it as a response to rising fentanyl deaths and a tribute to a young victim; the bill was said to apply to school districts and, by understanding, private schools as well. It passed 47-9 and then passed as an emergency measure. Before adjournment, senators also introduced visiting students and family members affected by fentanyl, and members made announcements about an appropriations subcommittee meeting and a Farm Bureau of Women lunch. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, February 12th at 9:30 a.m.

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• I have been told that only about 10% of the dental hygienists in the state are members of the organization
• if a dental hygienist or dentist came into the state who had worked in a state that had maybe independent
• It also extends the authority of a participating state to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental
• hygiene within its borders to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in the state through a compact
• If somebody moves into this state and they can be a dental hygienist with the same credentials as they

Bills: SB540, HB1085, HB1484

Keywords: dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage, mobility, compact privilege, state licensing board, public health, public safety, military spouse, telehealth dentistry, reciprocity, Title 59, occupational licensing

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• is there a mechanism that would allow these kinds of exams if there's a school nurse or a school clinic
• Is there some kind of a mechanism that the insurance company could be billed instead of relying on state
• Could this potentially be something that we could partner with Dean McGee or some other vision clinic
• These new properties are some of those that are listed or some of the state-run facilities that are in
• Would you please state your name and title? My name is Madison Miller.

Bills: HB4329, HB3016, HB4118, HB3066, HB3649, HB3650

Keywords: dental insurance, claims, medical necessity, appeal procedures, dentist reimbursement, education, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, family caregiver, tax credit, activities of daily living, elderly care, Oklahoma tax law, HB3066, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, workforce recruitment, health care workforce

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• Technically, the physicians who are on site and operating that particular clinic and are present on site
• I'm with Caring Hands Dental Clinic, a critical access safety net dental provider with two locations,
• get dental care?
• clinics, Delta<01:20:29.400><c> Dental,</c><01:20:29.920><c> the</c><01:20:30.000><c> managed</c><01
• </c> part of the state. part of the state.

Bills: HF4712, HF4801, HF3756, HF4860, HF4931, HF4289, HF4460

Keywords: residential pools, swimming classes, certification, private business, health safety, health care, prior authorization, managed care, medical assistance, mental health, substance use treatment, chronic conditions, health insurance, insulin, healthcare access, pharmacy regulations, patient assistance, affordable medication, healthcare, pharmacy

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• </c><00:10:07.160><c> clinics</c> to critical access dental clinics to critical access dental clinics
• I represent a number of critical access dental clinics throughout Greater Minnesota.
• The objective here is to deal with medical issues while they are still treatable in the dental clinic
• He said the bill would allow for $5,250 worth of dental expense paid for by the clinic to not impact
• </c><00:19:58.320><c> provide</c><00:19:59.080><c> the</c> dental clinics that want to provide the dental

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• That's in the northwest corner of the state. Examiners, please introduce Representative Lawrence.
• the State Treasury.
• I think it helps every district, it helps our state, and we certainly are leading the way.
• Chairman, shed your recognize to present your bill on the Board of Dental Examiners.
• the citizens of the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members

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• being that we have removed the language about a person in the Guard that's also a civilian of the state
• being that we have removed the language about a person in the guard that's also a civilian of the state
• This bill would allow that all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or any entity within
• concerned about increasing temp employees and increasing folks who aren't getting benefits on the state
• make sure that we're fully staffed and that we can provide them the best service possible for the state

Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043

Keywords: Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays

Summary: The committee took up three Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs-related House bills. House Bill 3940 was presented as a modernization and cleanup of Guard retirement-related provisions, with a confusing pay language removed; members noted it was similar to prior versions and that any fiscal impact would not occur until after 2027. After brief questions, the bill was advanced unanimously, 7-0. House Bill 3078 would allow state agencies and executive-branch entities to add voluntary donation options to payment forms so people could contribute to the ODVA Revolving Fund when paying for items such as licenses, registrations, and tax forms. Members clarified the donations would be extra, strictly voluntary, and not tied to tax proceeds. The bill passed 7-0. House Bill 3043 would authorize ODVA to hire PRN/as-needed staff as seasonal employees under defined limits to help staff veterans homes. Supporters said it would improve flexibility and staffing during peak periods, while the minority leader raised concerns about expanding temporary employment and reducing access to stable, benefit-eligible jobs. The bill passed 5-2. The committee then laid over another item pending Senator Woods’ availability and adjourned.

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• </c> of the state. of the state.
• , federal, or any state agency in the state.
• from state, federal, or any state agency in<01:09:04.200><c> the</c><01:09:04.279><c> state.
• </c> in the state. in the state.
• That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• , the assets that we have as a state, and the workforce needs that health care has across the state.
• It's stated in the law.
• to do direct clinical reviews.
• My understanding is that licensure is tied to state compliance and following state law.
• I'm like, we're our own state.

Bills: SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214

Keywords: SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay

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• difference being that we have removed language about a person in the guard that's also a civilian of the state
• This bill would allow all state Agencies, boards, commissions, departments, or any entity within the
• It's called the ODBA revolving Fund, and they can use that to just for operational purposes within ODVA
• some people to work seasonally during that time That's what we're looking for to make sure that we operate
• make sure that we're fully staffed and that we can provide them the best service possible for the state

Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043

Keywords: Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays

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• We are one of the largest funders of the largest free dental clinic.
• At some point in our future, we may want to invest in a dental clinic.
• practices in Arizona, it's in any state. ...you can't own dental practices in Arizona, it's in any state
• practices in Arizona, it's in any state. you can't own dental practices in Arizona, it's in any state
• Could you share some information on dental malpractice in the state? Sure.

Bills: HB2118, HB2181, HB2308, HB2309, HB2402, HB2476, HB2682, HB2698, HB2875, HB2877, HB2903, HB2910

Keywords: mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, HB2181, death certificate, death certificates, vital records, funeral establishment, funeral home, human remains, medical certification of death, death registration, state registrar, local registrar, county medical examiner, alternate medical examiner

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• You said telepharmacy is, actually I'm surprised it's only in 28 states. Yeah, it's 28 states.
• There's six that allow it to operate with a full range, where a lot of the states only limit it to the
• and outside of the state as well, but this state is fortunate... ...to have all of those NICUs who care
• And please do not eliminate the state.
• throughout the entire state.

Bills: HB321, HB 1027, HB 1295, HB1782, HB2295, HCR29, HCR56

Keywords: Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility

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• So hopefully... ...behavioral crisis, it is a savings to the state.
• It requires Medicaid to cover dental if it is needed for... ...exactly that.
• I would state that the first fiscal note had 20 and 50 percent, I believe, on that.
• I'm pretty positive the health plans aren't suffering at all under the state.
• It's like the state general fund and the OGB fund balance.

Bills: HB12, HB145, HB222, HB291, HB430, HB821, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB979, HB1193

Keywords: survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, firefighters, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, health insurance, provider agreements, contracting actions, participating facilities, network status, survivors benefits