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Committee acts on multiple measures: SB66, SB396, HB1121, SB454, SB427, SB456, HB1558 (votes and outcomes)
Summary
The Insurance & Commerce Committee handled a package of bills: concurrence on SB66 and passage of SB396, HB1121, SB454, SB427, SB456, and HB1558; SB468 (Medicaid transparency) failed after extended debate.
At its May 20 hearing the Insurance & Commerce Committee took votes on a slate of bills affecting insurance, commerce and related policy.
Key outcomes recorded in committee:
- Concurrence on Senate Bill 66 (house amendments 1–3) — concurrence approved by voice vote. - SB396, Social Media Safety Act — committee voted to pass; sponsor plans language refinements in later stages. - HB1121, biomarker testing coverage — committee voted to pass; sponsors and payers will negotiate narrowing language on screening vs. treatment use. - SB454, interruptible energy service — passed to codify PSC policy for large customers. - SB427, special‑event vehicle provisions — passed to align rules for ATVs/UTVs/low‑speed vehicles with existing special‑event RV rules. - SB456, prohibition on state‑funded NIL payments at state medical schools — passed with clarification that private funds remain permitted and an amendment is forthcoming to clarify language. - SB468, Medicaid transparency — after an extended and contested hearing the committee recorded a majority 'no' and the bill failed to advance. - HB1558, expand access to medications for detoxification and withdrawal — passed by voice vote.
Several votes were voice votes; not all roll‑call tallies were recorded on the transcript. The committee adjourned after final action.
