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Committee reports three bills out with 'do pass' recommendations after executive session
Summary
In executive session the House Health Care & Wellness Committee reported three bills out of committee with 'do pass' recommendations: Substitute Senate Bill 59 17 (reported 10‑6 with 3 excused), Senate Bill 59 88 (reported 13‑3‑3 excused), and Senate Bill 51 24 (reported 16‑0 with 3 excused).
After public testimony the committee recessed for caucus and reconvened for executive action. The committee considered multiple bills and recorded roll-call results on three measures.
- Substitute Senate Bill 59 17 (relating to DOC distribution/abortion medications as outlined in staff notes and five floor amendments): The motion to report SSB 59 17 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation carried. Staff announced the tally as "10 ayes, 6 nays, 3 excused." The committee debate included multiple amendment votes; several amendments were offered and rejected before the final roll call. (Staff announced: 10 ayes, 6 nays, 3 excused.)
- Senate Bill 59 88 (relating to Department of Health opioid treatment program activities and settlement-fee provisions): The committee moved SSB 59 88 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation. Staff announced the final tally as "13 ayes, 3 nays, 3 excused." Supporters emphasized use of settlement funds for recovery services; some members expressed concern about fee authority delegated to the Department of Health.
- Senate Bill 51 24 (medicaid network adequacy requirements for post‑acute care services): The committee reported SB 51 24 out of committee with a unanimous voice vote recorded as 16 ayes, 0 nays, 3 excused.
The meeting adjourned after the roll calls. Detailed roll-call entries and amendment actions are recorded in the official committee minutes and staff roll-call presentation.
