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Committees pass SB 1449 SD1 on prior authorization of health care services unamended
Summary
The joint committees recommended passage of SB 1449 SD1 relating to prior authorization of health care services without amendments. The chair recorded an aye vote and no objections were entered by members present; the measure was adopted by the committee for further legislative consideration.
The joint Senate committees met Feb. 26 and recommended passage of SB 1449 SD1, a bill addressing prior authorization of health care services, without amendments.
During the committee decision phase, the chair called the question; the chair voted aye and no members present recorded objections. Committee minutes note that Senators Richards and O’Hara were excused during some votes, but for SB 1449 the committee reported the measure as adopted by the members present.
The committee’s recommendation was to pass the measure as drafted; staff will advance the bill through the legislative process for subsequent steps.
