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Committee passes a package of health and professional regulation bills
Summary
In one hearing the committee approved Senate Bill 65 (legislative input on state clean-power planning), SB341 (collective-bargaining ban for state agencies), House Bill 1061 (patient visitation rights during outbreaks), HB1215 (CNM full practice authority), and additional technical bills on pelvic-exam consent and telemedicine; most passed on voice votes after testimony.
The Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee handled a slate of bills and approved multiple measures by voice vote.
Key outcomes:
- Senate Bill 65: Passed as amended. Sponsor described the bill as restoring legislative input into state planning when complying with federal environmental rules; the committee adopted an amendment limiting annual reporting requirements.
- Senate Bill 341: Passed (do pass). The bill would…
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