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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

February 16, 2023 ·10:00 AM ·Room 130 ·9:26
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Bills discussed (27)
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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1142 Ladyman TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING PROGRAM.”
 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
HB1189 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…SAS COMMERCE TIRE PROGRAM ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1189 Clowney TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE A…”
 TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT. Clowney Delivered to Secretary of State at Sine Die
HB1234 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…IN THE CASE OF A FETAL ABNORMALITY INCOMPATIBLE WITH LIFE. 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS. 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: “…Mark Perry RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Number Sponsor Subtitle 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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…OF BUSINESS – DATE TO BE DETERMINED Number Sponsor Subtitle 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
HB1323 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1323 Vaught TO CREATE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS IN…”
 TO CREATE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN … Vaught WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1357 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1357 L. Johnson TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL.”
 TO CREATE THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL. L. Johnson Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1385 Act 581 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “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
HB1401 Act 266 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…L, OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE. ACTIVE BILLS Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1401 Burkes REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DURATI…”
 REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DURATION OF CASH ASSISTANCE. Burkes Notification that HB1401 is now Act 266
HB1410 Act 195 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1410 Burkes TO REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "Y…”
 TO REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "YOUTH HIRING ACT OF 2023". Burkes Notification that HB1410 is now Act 195
HB1420 Act 268 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “AGENDA (Revised 2/15/23 @ 8:45 AM) Added HB1420 House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Thursd…”
 REGARDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS. M. Brown Notification that HB1420 is now Act 268
SB189 Act 214 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB189 Irvin TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELO…”
 TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE. 214 Notification that SB189 is now Act 214
SB193 Act 137 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB193 Hill TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING OF UNIFOR…”
 TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING OF UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES ACT OF … Hill Notification that SB193 is now Act 137

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Against the fire code Limit access is I don't know we're I think it's going to be a relatively quick meeting at anyone is here to attend and watch will welcome to have you here and we'll get started with the I think the only bill we're gonna be able to here today is Senate bill one ninety three that's representative Eubanks if you're prepared to present that bill you're welcome to go to the head of the table and identify yourself for the record. Thank you Mr chair I'd like that so I don berry to come to the table also of absolutely. If you just state your name for the committee and who you're with. I chair don very on behalf of Arkansas military families. You're recognized senator hill a shared me that this was a non controversial bills I was starting a lower it when everybody started filing in here This bill simply deals with doctor occupational licensing regarding our our military members and their spouses and veterans and It allows them to count some of their military certifications that they received an education that they received during their time in the in the military towards as licenses and it removes the the one year waiting period for them to apply those that education and their certifications towards that process and I'll I'll let Mr berry comment on whatever he feels it's necessary. Thank you or share represent Eubanks really effectively covered when it is it's an amendment to the legislation that we enacted ten twenty one which actually stands as one of the pre near occupational license initiatives in the country for on behalf of Arkansas built behalf of military families so I appreciate the opportunity this morning that as represent Eubanks spree to spoke the legislation allows for national certifications to be accounted for in the licensure processes it includes military spouses in that calculation on initial licensure which not was not before and it routes to remove the one your stipulation so unless as any questions of that's all answer. Then when the committee have any questions. Reserve grand like you're recognized for a question so just make crystal clear for me it allows military spouses to get their licensing in Arkansas significantly easier. Absolutely and that's one of the best places in the state affected fully of if you're a military spouse and you're holding a lot of a pharmacy license you make that presentation to the board on arrival in your awarded and automatic licensed to practice if there is a stipulation for that particular occupation for a cruel history records check or jurisprudence examination they will order it issue you a provisional license temporary license and then file just follow up later on but is one of the swiftest in the country. Wardlaw you're recognized for a question. He says on page one line thirty one that extends the application for national license for that spouse what what is it extended to it doesn't give that in the language. Eight of president will light what it does is it it recognizes the fact that previously the spouses were not purple forwarded the opportunity to credit. service provided as well as national certifications towards an initial license or so what effectively what we did it with the statute was is that this initial licensure statute originally only applied to service members and veterans what we did is effectively by making it applicable to the entire subchapter it now is applicable to spouses as well DOT is investing significantly in the education for spouses in addition to be able to address some of the inequities in employment opportunities and that's what this takes advantage of okay. President will be recognized for a question thank you Mr. So I don't disagree with the removal of the one year was that a waiting period or or why was that in there to begin with. It goes back to the twenty fifteen initial Language and at the time it was felt duty was of the belief that if the less they put a time limit on that they were to find that there was a objection by the state and being able to implement. By removing the one year time limit we've realized it's point time it's really more appropriate for the the licensing entity to be establishing those currency requirements in their rule in there They're statute or their rules rather than license establishing a the time limit if an individual has a master's degree and then they can only apply for make it useful for a year didn't did not access. Thank you Mr. The lady when you're recognized for a question. Thank you Mr chairman of just curious so that was an oversight we left at the council's national certifications in the last bill I believe is what you said if that's the case did we just catch that or did we have people from outside the state. Requesting it I mean what have that come to light. It's a basis for the fact actually ties with the spouse issue and the fact that there are a spouse the because duties investing in spouse licensure on behalf of some child care initiatives. It was an event that problem of the situation didn't wasn't aware of and and twenty twenty one when we pass the initial so what's happened in the interim there are larger investment and specifically child care licensure gave us the opportunity then to to inserted in there just so that we would capture that once it came around but there was not something that we oversee overlook before it's just the fact that by able to expand it that way the way we approached it too is is that there could be other national certifications that other spouses have rather than just in child care read so we were very being very specific only to that one particular occupation as a matter of fact for the family child care centers DO D. is is accrediting those Arkansas doesn't even licensed the five members are five children in the center so it's not something we would do although do you D. was doing it they just provided us an opportunity to capture of that accreditation it's something that no other states doing is another example is that we are we are we are seriously. We like to say that we are about to hills in front of everyone else. Any other questions from the committee. Seeing no further questions anyone here signed up to speak against or for the bill. Resent Eubanks you close your bill I'm close and I make a motion to pass a motion to passing discussion on the motion. Seeing none all those in favor say aye opposed graduation Jersey Eubanks you've passed your bill thank you committee committee members we did not flight today it won't be the same Tuesday the twenty first quite a few these bills members of impression about that are on the current active agenda asking that we hold those till Tuesday so I expect to hear quite a few bills Tuesday morning Tuesday afternoon we're gonna have one of our informational meetings a joint meeting with the Senate budget I mean Senate public health it'll be upon a joint adjournment on Tuesday we're gonna have some folks come to talk about workforce issues I think the hospital association's gonna be there maybe the pharmacy association maybe some other so hopefully we get informative a committee meeting and hopefully everybody can come if they can represent Ladyman you're recognized for a question question I noticed scope of practice was not on the agenda for unless a looked at wrong what do we do those taken also there if it does get so one of the scope of practice bills we passed out that was the emergency medical responsibility passed out of committee there's only two others one is representative counties bill H. B. eleven eighty nine we're going to move that to special order it's going to be heard Tuesday or Thursday the twenty third the only other usko bill that we have on our agenda is now waiting on somebody to fiscal impact so this is house bill ten oh seven represent proteins bill about HIV prophylaxis that was it waiting fiscal impact so we have to scope of practice bills still pending one we're gonna hear on special order next Thursday the other is pending fiscal impact and I'll make sure windows get presented that we letter by now they are starting practice thank you see male seventy questions.
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RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

Number Sponsor Subtitle

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.

ACTIVE BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1401 Burkes REGARDING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND THE DURATION OF CASH ASSISTANCE.

HB1410 Burkes TO REVISE THE CHILD LABOR LAWS; AND TO CREATE THE "YOUTH HIRING ACT OF 2023".

SB189 Irvin TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY" IN THE ARKANSAS CODE.

SB193 Hill TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING OF UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES ACT OF 2021.

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HB1420 M. Brown REGARDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS – DATE TO BE DETERMINED

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.

HB1189 Clowney TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSURE ACT.

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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.

HB1142 Ladyman TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NUCLEAR RECYCLING 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.

HB1323 Vaught TO CREATE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE.

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.

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

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