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Committee advances several measures, places some items on consent; votes, interim studies recorded
Summary
The committee processed multiple bills in executive session, approving amendments and advancing measures (including HB241 and Bill 1772), moving several items to consent, and taking interim‑study or ITL actions on others such as HB1719, HB1797 and HB1809.
In executive session the committee considered several bills and amendments, taking a mix of votes to advance measures, place items on consent and to set others for interim study or ITL.
House Bill 241: The committee moved and approved an amendment to House Bill 241 designed to clean up language; the presenter said the amendment had been reviewed by health carriers, the Department of Insurance and the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill was approved as amended and placed on the consent calendar.
Bill 1772: An amendment (2026156) was offered to clarify language—sponsors said it did not change the bill’s intent but reflected testimony given by Dr. Ballard. The amendment and the bill as amended were approved; members debated whether to put it on consent and ultimately deferred placing it on consent immediately.
Bill 1719 and House Bill 1797: The committee moved interim studies on both measures; motions carried by recorded counts of 3–1 after some members expressed opposition or noted similar legislation recently passed.
House Bill 1809: Members moved ITL (inexpedient to legislate) on House Bill 1809; the motion carried following a second.
The committee handled consent votes for multiple items during the session; several members asked to remove specific items from consent for separate consideration. After completing votes and motions the committee exited executive session and adjourned.
Votes at a glance: • Bill 232 — Advanced as amended (3–1); amendment adds employer notice and AG reporting requirement. (See separate item.) • House Bill 241 — Passed as amended; placed on consent. • Bill 1772 — Passed as amended; not placed on consent at this time. • Bill 1719 — Interim study (3–1). • House Bill 1797 — Interim study (3–1). • House Bill 1809 — ITL (inexpedient to legislate).
The committee returned from executive session and adjourned with no further business recorded.
