Said in CommitteeBeta

Exactly as spoken.

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 28, 2023 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·6:48
Video Transcript 1 document

Bills discussed (25)
Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1007 Act 314 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…LLS PENDING FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1007 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPO…”
 TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS. Pilkington Notification that HB1007 is now Act 314
HB1008 Act 393 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…RE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE. HB1008 Pilkington TO MODIFY THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MON…”
 TO MODIFY THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. Pilkington Notification that HB1008 is now Act 393
HB1010 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM. HB1010 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTH…”
 TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH. Pilkington Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1011 Act 562 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH. HB1011 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT F…”
 TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Pilkington Notification that HB1011 is now Act 562
HB1035 Act 316 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…S TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS. HB1035 Pilkington TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOT…”
 TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO … Pilkington Notification that HB1035 is now Act 316
HB1102 Act 490 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH. HB1102 Pilkington TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; A…”
 TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR … Pilkington Notification that HB1102 is now Act 490
HB1103 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. HB1103 J. Mayberry TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISI…”
 TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISITATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR … J. Mayberry Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1109 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…RNATIVE DESTINATION. DEFERRED BILLS Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1109 Ladyman TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHO…”
 TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS TO REQUIRE … Ladyman WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1126 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…NTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. HB1126 L. Johnson TO EXPAND THE LIST OF MEDICATIONS FOR CONDITIONS…”
 TO EXPAND THE LIST OF MEDICATIONS FOR CONDITIONS OR TREATMENTS THAT ARE NOT COUNTED TOWARDS … L. Johnson Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1129 Act 494 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…S FOR A NEWBORN INFANT AND THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN INFANT. HB1129 L. Johnson TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INS…”
 TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INSURANCE POLICIES TO REIMBURSE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES … L. Johnson Notification that HB1129 is now Act 494
HB1142 Act 259 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “AGENDA (Revised 2/24/23 @ 1:20 PM) Moved HB1142 from Deferred to Active Agenda House Committee on Public He…”
 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM. Ladyman Notification that HB1142 is now Act 259
HB1173 Act 573 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1173 Evans TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGI…”
 TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS. Evans Notification that HB1173 is now Act 573
HB1234 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1234 L. Fite TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY…”
 TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO COMMERCIALIZE THE USED TIRE RECYCLING … L. Fite Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1261 Act 480 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1261 L. Johnson TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPO…”
 TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT; AND TO … L. Johnson Notification that HB1261 is now Act 480
HB1266 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…T FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Page 2 of 3 HB1266 Evans TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MINORS TO CONSENT TO OUTPATIENT…”
 TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MINORS TO CONSENT TO OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, CHEMICAL … Evans Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1300 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1300 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMP…”
 TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT, OR GOVERNMENTALLY-FUNDED HOSPITALS FROM HOLDING A LICENSED … L. Johnson Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1301 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1301 Clowney TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND…”
 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT … Clowney Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1305 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1305 Haak TO RESTORE AND PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND T…”
 TO RESTORE AND PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE CONSENT TO TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR … Haak Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1357 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…L THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS. HB1357 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL. HB1…”
 TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL. L. Johnson Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1385 Act 581 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…357 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL. HB1385 Vaught TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REI…”
 TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING … Vaught Notification that HB1385 is now Act 581
HB1446 Act 806 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…rguson Rep. Mark Perry ACTIVE BILLS Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1446 Cavenaugh TO PROVIDE STATE OVERSIGHT OF QUALITY OF CARE PRO…”
 TO PROVIDE STATE OVERSIGHT OF QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT … Cavenaugh Notification that HB1446 is now Act 806
SB265 Act 233 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…2 Ladyman TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM. SB265 J. Boyd TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY CONTINUITY OF CARE…”
 TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY CONTINUITY OF CARE ENDORSEMENT TO ALLOW HOSPITALS TO DISPENSE OUTPATIENT … J. Boyd Notification that SB265 is now Act 233
SB279 Act 234 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB279 Irvin TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BR…”
 TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT … Irvin Notification that SB279 is now Act 234
SB288 Act 390 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ON-NURSES REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING. SB288 Irvin REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED…”
 REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW … Irvin Notification that SB288 is now Act 390
HB1452 Act 482 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HB1452 Gonzales TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH…”
 TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND … Gonzales Notification that HB1452 is now Act 482

Official video page ↗

Transcript

Transcript available SliQ live captions ✓ Whisper: not yet available Download .txt
Machine transcript

May contain errors. Verify important quotations against the official video.

About transcript accuracy
Source
SliQ live captions
Model
SliQ live ASR
Processing date
October 2, 2026
Unknown speaker 0:15
House Bill Fourteen forty six house bill fourteen fifty two house bill eleven forty two we're gonna pass over those today that lease first upon the agenda Senate bill two sixty five representative Bentley you prepared for that bill. You're recognized to present your bill. Thank you chairman Collins I've got a very simple bill brought forth from our colleague Justin Boyd over there in the Senate a former member of this committee that we stand greatly so it's a very simple bill to allow continuity so if we have a a one of our constituents is getting this charge on a weekend or at night when the pharmacy is not open this will really help those folks together thirty one day supply of whatever whatever medication or meeting when they're leaving I know for my constituents that live quite a ways from the hospital from the pharmacy whatever to get that feel when I go home will be very helpful to them so with that's a very simple bill like I said to allow a patient is getting this charge a thirty one day supply the meds that they need to allow them to have continuity of care not being missing them as if they're going to need to be able to take care whatever they've been to the hospital for so I think it's a very simple bill that I'll be happy to take any questions that you guys may have we have some experts here if I can't answer. President will but you're recognized for a question thank you Mister chair I just had one question are some pharmacists my district reached out want to know will hospitals build open independent outside of the hospital pharmacies with this bill no this is not do that out to simply says that they can fill a prescription of the that the physician they have their own House bills given number for their prescription thank you. President Ferguson recognized. Thank you Mr chairman of I have a question we have a problem being a border city in that a lot of times the discharging physician will write a prescription and he actually is not a Arkansas Medicaid provider he lives in Tennessee so when they go to the pharmacist they actually can't get their medication until they go back to their primary care physician with this help alleviate that I thank you take care of that problem specifically thank you okay thank you. Residuals to have questions. More so thank you Mr more so just to kind of a point of clarification my understanding is this bill won't. Put a hospital in the pharmacy business per se this is just to handle the discharge patients accept or it's not going to have them. I guess retail pharmacy no specifically allows you to take care of their patients so they get that they need because I know a lot of my conditions of a long way from the hospital this can be very helpful them specially discharge at night time for that year or on the weekend thank you. Your question represented on the recognized. I'm all of those questions come in represent Bentley hello thank you for running this incentive or what there is a need for a bill like this because it creates a void for those patients who get out of the hospital they can't get their prescriptions filled on the weekend specially those that live in rural areas and also live outside of the Little Rock Arkansas area where it's hard for them to get a feel the weekend because most offices are closed on a Sunday so if you ever get this chart from hospital on Sunday and if it's not a pharmacist that's open in your area this is Dale I appreciate that represent I took my mom was ninety when I was to bring her home from the hospital the last thing we wanted to we had to do was go to the pharmacy went thirty minutes being to get the prescription filled in for some I just got out the hospital really another thirty minutes is a long time set the car on right so I think it's is very helpful for constituents and the patience be taken well taken care. Any other questions from committee. Question receive Eubanks recognized for a question thank you Mr chair represent Bentley I think this is a good idea I just had a question I don't did you did you say or did I miss if the pharmacy association had a position on this. I've not heard any opposition once or okay thank you very much. There's a lady when you have a question. You want to. You're recognized I talked one sizzles Asian this morning and they are in favor of this bill do you agree representative yes yes good question representative Ladyman is there any other questions from committee I would respond with this if not they're probably signed up to speak against it which they're not. Any other questions from committee. Sentencing was sent to speak for against the bill. C. nine are you ready close your bill review Bentley I'll close my bill that make a motion to pass a motion to pass any discussion on the motion. Seeing none all those in favor say aye aye opposed. Your bill is passed thank you represent Bentley. resembled Richey ready to present Senate bill. Two seventy nine. Thank you Mr chair colleagues Senate bill two seventy nine is sponsored and it's basically a clean up bill to the alternate to discipline acted apartment bill it's correction technical corrections bill the bill originally outlined the treatment availability to nurses this changes that individuals are certified under the nursing board with that will accept any questions. Any questions from committee. Thirty nine seeing none anyone signed up to speak for against the bill. C. ninety you closer to represent we're close I make a motion to pass a motion to pass at any discussion on the motion. Seeing none all those in favor say aye. Those. Graduations your bill is passed. I don't think Senator eleven years we're gonna pass over to eighty eight and That have come to the close of business for this meeting gentlemen and ladies this is a nice meeting quick meeting if we do not meet this afternoon next newbie Thursday just keep an eye on things I think there will be a couple of bills on the agenda for Thursday I'll try to make sure your of a heads up as we get that active agenda meeting
▶ Play Suggest a correction Report an error

Agenda

ACTIVE BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1446 Cavenaugh TO PROVIDE STATE OVERSIGHT OF QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES; AND TO CREATE THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY LICENSING ACT.

HB1452 Gonzales TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS IN THIS STATE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL HOSPITAL PRICING TRANSPARENCY REGULATIONS.

HB1142 Ladyman TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM.

SB265 J. Boyd TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL PHARMACY CONTINUITY OF CARE ENDORSEMENT TO ALLOW HOSPITALS TO DISPENSE OUTPATIENT MEDICATIONS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS.

-1:59
▶ Play chapter

SB279 Irvin TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT; AND TO BROADEN THE ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE ACT TO APPLY TO NON-NURSES REGULATED BY THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NURSING.

4:53
▶ Play chapter

SB288 Irvin REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW RELATED TO CERTAIN PERMITS; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CERTAIN PERMIT FEES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING APPOINTMENTS ON THE LICENSING COMMITTEE RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.

29:18
▶ Play chapter

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1301 Clowney TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT AND THE ARKANSAS UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT TO EXCLUDE AN ABORTION IN THE CASE OF A FETAL ABNORMALITY INCOMPATIBLE WITH LIFE.

HB1234 L. Fite TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO COMMERCIALIZE THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS COMMERCE TIRE PROGRAM ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

Notice: Silence your cell phones. Keep your personal conversations to a minimum. Observe restrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'.

BILLS PENDING FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1007 Pilkington TO AUTHORIZE PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE HIV PREEXPOSURE AND POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS.

HB1035 Pilkington TO REQUIRE SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH; AND TO MANDATE THAT INSURANCE POLICIES COVER SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION OF BIRTH MOTHERS AT THE TIME OF BIRTH.

HB1102 Pilkington TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN SCREENING ACT; AND TO ENSURE THAT NEWBORNS ARE SCREENED FOR CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

HB1103 J. Mayberry TO CREATE THE UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HOME NURSE VISITATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOME VISITATION SERVICES FOR A NEWBORN INFANT AND THE PARENTS OF A NEWBORN INFANT.

HB1129 L. Johnson TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INSURANCE POLICIES TO REIMBURSE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS.

HB1261 L. Johnson TO ENACT THE ARKANSAS TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION ACT; AND TO MANDATE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN AMBULANCE SERVICE TO TRIAGE, TREAT, AND TRANSPORT A PATIENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION.

DEFERRED BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1109 Ladyman TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE.

HB1008 Pilkington TO MODIFY THE COVERAGE OF CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

HB1126 L. Johnson TO EXPAND THE LIST OF MEDICATIONS FOR CONDITIONS OR TREATMENTS THAT ARE NOT COUNTED TOWARDS THE PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT CAP WITHIN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.

HB1300 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT, OR GOVERNMENTALLY-FUNDED HOSPITALS FROM HOLDING A LICENSED PHARMACY PERMIT FOR THE SALE AT RETAIL OF DRUGS.

HB1305 Haak TO RESTORE AND PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE CONSENT TO TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR MINORS.

HB1173 Evans TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION ON LICENSING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS.

HB1357 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL.

HB1385 Vaught TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE PROPERLY REIMBURSED BY THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION IMMEDIATELY AND DURING POSTPARTUM.

HB1010 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.

HB1011 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.

HB1266 Evans TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN MINORS TO CONSENT TO OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, CHEMICAL ADDICTION OR DEPENDENCY, OR SEXUAL, PHYSICAL, OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE.

Page 3 of 3

Speakers