Jared Larson — Explained that technical questions about the radiation rules could be directed to the bureau chief over the state laboratory and invited committee questions.
Jared Larson — Introduces the next set of rule dockets and explains he will provide a roadmap for the next three dockets.
Jared Larson — Asks for the specific section being referenced so he can respond accurately.
Jared Larson — Explains that stakeholders support the rules because the requirements are consolidated into one chapter and easier to navigate.
Jared Larson — Explains that this docket is an entire chapter repeal because the rules were moved to the newly approved section.
Jared Larson — His explanation is referenced as the basis for the repeal request.
Jared Larson — Introduces the residential assisted living facilities rewrite and says it is the final rule docket before the committee.
Jared Larson — Finishes the presentation and turns the docket over for questions.
Dr. Hahn — Identified as an expert on the rule docket and available to answer technical medical questions.
Dr. Hahn — Dr. Hahn is invited to address the question and then explains that the department relied on hospital information, death certificates, and extraordinary-occurrence authority in responding to new outbreaks. The exchange remains focused on the outbreak authority issue, and the discussion concludes with thanks for her explanation.
Dr. Turner — Identified as an expert on the rule docket and available to answer technical medical questions.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Glenneda Zuiderveld asks for clarification about incorporation by reference and continues pressing concerns that it could erode state sovereignty over health matters, citing the rule text as evidence of that concern.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Glenneda Zuiderveld followed up on the penalty provisions discussion by asking where the duplicated section appeared so the committee could locate it and compare the duplicate language.
Glenneda Zuiderveld — Senator Glenneda Zuiderveld is called on and asks for clarification on a bill change in the criminal history background check requirements, specifically why the word 'agency' was replaced with 'organizations' and what the term means. Mr. Larson then responds directly, explaining the legal authority and the added sentence in the bill.
Dr. Christine Hahn — Identified herself as being from the Division of Public Health and said she has been with the department since 1995.
Dr. Christine Hahn — Explained that many incorporated materials became guideline documents and are not mandates.
Dr. Christine Hahn — Mr. Larson asks Dr. Hahn to address the scenarios related to testing without informed consent.
Dr. Christine Hahn — Explained that the provision was created to address exposures among first responders.
Dr. Christine Hahn — Explained that during COVID the department was conscious of its authorities and relied mostly on hospital information.
Melissa Wintrow — The chair notes that Senator Melissa Wintrow has a question, and Wintrow asks whether the extensive redlining and cross-outs mean the bill is largely a reorganization with no significant substantive changes.
Melissa Wintrow — Melissa Wintrow seconded the motion and then explained her cautious view on moving all rules into statute. She said some rules may belong in statute, but not all, because the executive branch needs flexibility to handle implementation details. She noted that the rule list is very old, emphasized that the legislature can still review rules annually, and said the committee’s oversight preserves accountability while allowing the executive branch room to manage the how-to’s.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks why organizations and groups are comfortable with the rules and notes she has not heard negative comments.
Melissa Wintrow — Seconded the motion.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks a question about section 217 and termination requirements.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks about termination requirements.
Melissa Wintrow — Asks for clarification on emergency discharge requirements.
Melissa Wintrow — Is addressed during the explanation of discharge rules.
Melissa Wintrow — Raises concerns about discharge planning, vulnerability, homelessness, and possible Medicaid-related discharges.
Melissa Wintrow — Continues expressing concern about homelessness and Medicaid-related discharges.
Melissa Wintrow — Receives the response to her question about Medicaid-related discharge.
Melissa Wintrow — Continues pressing for clarity on discharge planning requirements and the effect of rate reductions.
Melissa Wintrow — Continues asking whether the rule addresses discharge planning, especially in light of rate reductions.
Melissa Wintrow — Raised concerns about discharge notices, rates dropping, and involving the ombudsman.
Melissa Wintrow — Commented that the questions were meant to highlight concerns without placing undue burdens on facilities.
Melissa Wintrow — Warned that low rates could lead to vulnerable residents being displaced or harmed.
Melissa Wintrow — Said she was raising awareness for committee members about the impact of low rates on vulnerable residents.
Brian Lenney — Asked why the penalty provisions on page 41 were deleted.
Brian Lenney — The chair notes that Senator Lenney has a question.
Brian Lenney — Asked why COVID is not included on the disease list.
Brian Lenney — Questioned how COVID-era reporting was compelled if COVID is not on the list.
Brian Lenney — His earlier question about penalty provisions is referenced.
Brian Lenney — Was invited to discuss the motion before the vote.
Brian Lenney — Questioned why COVID is not included on the reportable diseases list.
Brian Lenney — Argued that moving rules into statute would give the legislature more control over changes to the disease list.
Brian Lenney — Her comment is explicitly framed as a response to his remarks.
Camille Blaylock — Asked about the purpose and use of the testing-without-informed-consent section on page 57.
Camille Blaylock — Mr. Larson asks Senator Blaylock to cite the section number so he can follow along.
Camille Blaylock — The senator identifies the relevant section as 93 under restrictions.
Camille Blaylock — Mr. Larson refers to 'the good senator' in the context of modernization efforts, likely Senator Blaylock.
Camille Blaylock — Camille Blaylock is involved in the docket adoption procedure: she seconds the motion to adopt the docket and is then called on to make a motion.