Jaclyn Zimmermann — Jaclyn Zimmermann is first called during roll call and welcomed as a new committee member, then later recognized to ask about the bill. She questions whether the bill would need to be revisited if MoHealthNet coverage changed and whether that could put the service at risk.
HB287 — The witness introduction appears to begin a reference to the bill, but the transcript cuts off and the number is incomplete/questionable.
Doug Flanders — Identified himself as Vice President of State Government Affairs for Air Methods and testified in support of HB 2874.
Doug Flanders / Air Methods — Continued testimony describing Air Methods' scale, patient volume, and concern about a potential service gap.
HB991 — Referenced as the prior session bill with the same negotiated language and prior committee/House passage.
Steve Butz — Steve Butz is called during roll call, then recognized as the first committee member to ask questions, and asks about the significance of the 30-day period tied to MoHealthNet enrollment.
David Casteel — Called during the roll call.
David Casteel — Recognized to inquire about the bill.
John Hewkin — Called during the roll call.
Dave Hinman — Dave Hinman was called during roll call and marked present.
Chanel Mosley — Chanel Mosley is called during the roll call.
Jim Murphy — Called during the roll call.
Brandon Phelps — Brandon Phelps is called during roll call, then begins testimony on House Bill 2874 as the representative for District 54. He introduces the bill, explains its background and purpose, and concludes by inviting questions from the committee.
Brandon Phelps — Credited with giving a concise overview of the bill.
Dane Diehl — Called to order as Chairman.
Mark Matthiesen — Called during the roll call as Vice Chair.