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Public Health Committee: votes at a glance — multiple health bills pass unanimously or by recorded voice
Summary
The Oklahoma House Public Health Committee advanced a package of health‑related bills, most passing unanimously or by recorded roll calls. Measures include expanded Medicaid coverage items, clinical and administrative changes, and protections for vulnerable adults. Vote tallies and brief descriptions follow.
The Oklahoma House Public Health Committee considered numerous health‑related bills and recorded votes on each. The committee advanced the following items during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Expansion of in‑home PT/OT/speech therapy (bill not specified in transcript): Passed, recorded as 5 ayes, 0 nays. OHCA noted a proposed rate change from 93% to 96% of Medicare; state share estimated in the low millions.
- House Bill 15‑76 (whole‑genome sequencing coverage): Passed, recorded as 5 ayes, 0 nays. Sponsor estimated the measure would target roughly 50 children annually; per‑test costs cited from other states ranged $4,500–$6,500.
- House Bill 15‑77 (donor human milk and fortifiers): Passed, recorded as 6 ayes, 0 nays. Sponsor cited an OHCA…
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