Legislative task force votes unanimously to ask management council to continue work
Oct 7, 2026
The task force voted unanimously to direct the chair to request that management council continue the group into the next interim, with a narrower focus suggested on the hospital utility model and a call for more legislative involvement and staff follow‑up.
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Co‑chair Larson opened discussion about whether the task force should continue into the next interim. After several members expressed support for continuing work on hospital payment models and other ideas, Larson moved to direct the chairman to request continuation of the task force to the management council; Senator Love seconded the motion. The chair called for a voice vote; the motion passed unanimously (ayes and no opposed), and members agreed to ask staff and stakeholders to prepare background materials in advance of future meetings.
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