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Ways and Means committee advances nine measures and acknowledges agency report
Summary
The joint committee advanced nine measures out of work sessions Feb. 25, 2026, including bills on rural emergency hospitals, higher-education system study, mobile pharmacies, workers’ compensation, background checks, battery recycling, childcare, mixed-income housing, and an agency report acknowledging housing expenditures.
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means on Feb. 25 held work sessions on nine measures and an agency report, advancing each measure recommended by its subcommittees. Key outcomes:
- HB 4047 (rural emergency hospitals): Human Services Subcommittee recommended reporting the bill out due pass; committee recorded no objections and the motion carried.
- HB 4124 (higher education system study): Education Subcommittee recommended reporting the bill out, as amended; committee discussion focused on ensuring legislative and governing-board consultation; motion carried.
- HB 4131/related mobile pharmacy language: Education Subcommittee…
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