Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee - Senate
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Bills discussed (28)
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HB1963
Act 963
· 10 mentions in agenda, chapter, transcript
Matched: “AGENDA (Revised 04/09/2025 @ 2:25 PM) Added HB1963 to Regular Agenda Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfar…”
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TO CLARIFY THAT AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE WHO PRESCRIBES A STIMULANT MAY SUBSTITUTE A … | Gonzales | Notification that HB1963 is now Act 963 |
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HB1523
Act 951
· 8 mentions in agenda, chapter, transcript
Matched: “…en. Fredrick J. Love REGULAR AGENDA Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1523 Vaught CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS ALERTS; TO CODIFY THE ARK…”
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CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS ALERTS; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT SYSTEM; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS … | Vaught | Notification that HB1523 is now Act 951 |
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HB1801
Act 961
· 7 mentions in chapter, transcript, agenda
Matched: “HB1801 K. Moore TO AUTHORIZE AN OUTSOURCING FACILITY OF LEGEND DRU…”
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TO AUTHORIZE AN OUTSOURCING FACILITY OF LEGEND DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THAT COMPOUNDS A PRODUCT … | K. Moore | Notification that HB1801 is now Act 961 |
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HB1537
Act 850
· 5 mentions in transcript, agenda, chapter
Matched: “here to speak for or against House Bill 1537. All right, no motion do pass. Second, all those in favor s…”
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TO REPEAL THE LOCATION ACT FOR COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. | Ladyman | Notification that HB1537 is now Act 850 |
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HB1004
· 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…PRODUCT TO SELL THE COMPOUNDED PRODUCT TO CERTAIN ENTITIES. HB1004 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTH…”
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TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH. | Pilkington | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1251
· 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1251 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSIS…”
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TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. | L. Johnson | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1164
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…REATE THE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PRACTICE ACT. Page 2 of 3 HB1164 J. Mayberry TO ALLOW A PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO…”
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TO ALLOW A PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO OFFER COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS; AND … | J. Mayberry | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1218
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…SOLID WASTE LANDFILL TO BE PLACED OVER A KARST TOPOGRAPHY. HB1218 J. Mayberry TO CREATE LICENSURE FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION…”
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TO CREATE LICENSURE FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALISTS; AND TO CREATE THE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PRACTICE ACT. | J. Mayberry | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1403
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…Y- BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS. HB1403 Pilkington TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ME ACT OF 2021 TO ALLOW NONHOSPITAL … | Pilkington | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1442
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…MONITORING AND COMMUNICATION IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. HB1442 Achor TO SET RESTRICTIONS ON PHARMACY CONTRACTING AND CONFL…”
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TO SET RESTRICTIONS ON PHARMACY CONTRACTING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AND TO ESTABLISH PHARMACEUTICAL PATIENT … | Achor | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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HB1576
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…AND TO ESTABLISH PHARMACEUTICAL PATIENT FREEDOM OF CHOICE. HB1576 Lundstrum TO PROHIBIT A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL TO BE PLACED O…”
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TO PROHIBIT A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL TO BE PLACED OVER A KARST TOPOGRAPHY. | Lundstrum | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB2
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…WAIVER FOR THE AGING AND ELDERLY POPULATION IN THIS STATE. SB2 C. Penzo TO REPEAL THE STATEWIDE FLUORIDATION PROGRAM; AND…”
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TO REPEAL THE STATEWIDE FLUORIDATION PROGRAM; AND TO REMOVE THE MANDATE FOR WATER SYSTEMS TO … | C. Penzo | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB221
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…UIVALENT MEDICATION. DEFERRED BILLS Number Sponsor Subtitle SB221 B. Davis TO PROHIBIT RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FROM…”
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TO PROHIBIT RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FROM USING CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH … | B. Davis | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB225
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…OVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. SB225 J. Scott TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVID…”
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TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL … | J. Scott | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB269
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…VIDE A CATEGORY FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. SB269 C. Penzo TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LOCATIONS FOR…”
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TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING LOCATIONS FOR AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF A HOSPICE AGENCY. | C. Penzo | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB273
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…ING LOCATIONS FOR AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF A HOSPICE AGENCY. SB273 D. Wallace TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GEN…”
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TO REQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE. | D. Wallace | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB306
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…HIBIT FLUORIDATION OF THE WATER IN THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. SB306 C. Penzo TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APP…”
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TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES … | C. Penzo | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB312
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…SMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM. SB312 Stone TO REMOVE THE MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OR ADDIT…”
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TO REMOVE THE MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITION OF ANY ADDITIONAL BEDS WITHIN PSYCHIATRIC … | Stone | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB474
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…RENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CERTAIN 340B-COVERED ENTITIES. SB474 C. Penzo TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS;…”
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TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AND TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF A … | C. Penzo | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB532
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…WHO PURCHASES THE SERVICE OF REMOVAL OF A TIRE FROM A RIM. SB532 Hester TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELA…”
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TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIALTY HOSPITAL" RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT FEE ON HOSPITALS UNDER … | Hester | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB542
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…EQUIRE DIALYSIS CENTERS TO HAVE A BACKUP GENERATOR ON SITE. SB542 B. Davis TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE…”
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TO AMEND THE MEDICAID PROVIDER-LED ORGANIZED CARE ACT; TO IMPROVE THE ENROLLMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS … | B. Davis | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB543
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…estrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'. SB543 B. Davis TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- A…”
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TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WITHIN RISK-BASED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS. | B. Davis | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB587
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…SAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO PERFORM ADDITIONAL CARE AND DUTIES. SB587 G. Leding TO CREATE THE PARENTS' PEACE OF MIND ACT; TO ESTA…”
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TO CREATE THE PARENTS' PEACE OF MIND ACT; TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION FOR AND USE OF … | G. Leding | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB589
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…L BEDS WITHIN PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. SB589 C. Penzo TO CREATE THE 340B PROGRAM TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND T…”
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TO CREATE THE 340B PROGRAM TRANSPARENCY ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY AND … | C. Penzo | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB606
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…NONHOSPITAL ENTITIES TO BE COMMUNITY BRIDGE ORGANIZATIONS. SB606 B. Davis TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILIT…”
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TO AMEND THE USED TIRE RECYCLING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT; TO CREATE THE TIRE MANAGEMENT AND … | B. Davis | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB616
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…FOR WAIVERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES. SB616 C. Penzo TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RES…”
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TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MONITORING AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH … | C. Penzo | Sine Die adjournment |
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SB622
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…ECYCLING FUND; AND TO CREATE THE WASTE TIRE ABATEMENT FUND. SB622 B. Davis TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON A TIRE RETAILER FROM…”
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TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON A TIRE RETAILER FROM CHARGING OTHER FEES TO A PERSON … | B. Davis | Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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SB95
· 1 mention in agenda
Matched: “…E MANDATE FOR WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A FLUORIDE CONTENT. SB95 C. Penzo TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT; AND T…”
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TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ATHLETIC TRAINERS ACT; AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "ATHLETE" WITHIN … | C. Penzo | Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. |
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Public Health Committee meeting is called to order. Public Health Committee meeting is called to order. Senator Boyd has an amendment on his bill. This is the 1963, is that correct?
House Bill 1963. Yes, ma'am. Okay.
Senator Justin Boyd
Unverified
0:30
When you're ready, I'll introduce
myself and explain them. Okay. Introduce yourself
Senator Justin Boyd
Unverified
0:38
with the record, please. State Senator Justin Boyd-Fort Smith. And this amendment is an agreed-to amendment between the bill sponsor and the Medical Society to clarify that if a substitute is made under the bill as drafted, that notice would go back to the original physician. You've heard
an explanation of the amendment. Is there a motion to adopt the amendment? So moved. And second, all those in favor say aye. Aye. And opposed? As have it. Amendment is adopted. House Bill 1963 present as amended.
Senator Justin Boyd
Unverified
1:13
So what House Bill 1963 does as amended is it would allow an advanced practice registered nurse to substitute a therapeutically equivalent stimulant medication. So these are like Vyvanse, Folklin XR, Adderall XR. Right now, currently, an advanced practice nurse can write those prescriptions, but a physician has to write the initial prescription and has to be seen by a physician at least every six months. And so they're basically allowed to continue it.
But what this would do is say, like, there's a prior author or there's a formulary issue or whatever. This would allow the advanced practice nurse to make a therapeutic substitution. But then he or she would need to notify the physician who originally wrote the prescription if that happened.
Okay. Are there questions? Questions? Senator Payton, you have a
Senator John Payton
Unverified
2:08
question? I'm sorry. I'm just having a brain problem here. The APRN, are these the ones that have clinics and operate independently?
Yes. Okay, thanks. Any other questions from members
Senator Justin Boyd
Unverified
2:21
of the committee? Well, to clarify, they could be working in a physician clinic too, but they could have, it could
be either or. Any other questions from members of the committee?
Seeing none, anyone here to speak for or against this bill? Seeing none, you're recognized or closed for
Senator Justin Boyd
Unverified
2:39
your bill? I'm closed for the bill. I would appreciate a due pass and
a second. All right. Motion due pass as amended and second.
All those in favor say aye. Aye. And opposed. Ayes have it. House Bill 1963 passes as amended. That's right. We've done good work. Okay. Senator Davis. We need to, you have some amendments, I think. Do you have amendments? Yes. Okay, do you want to go ahead and get that signed? And also, can somebody text Senator Tyler Dees?
I think his bill is Representative Ladyman's bill. And those are the, if somebody can get
doing, well, she's the sponsor on 1251, 1537, 180, no, no, not 1537, 1523.
Are you, are you that one? Okay, good. Thank you. All right. Let's do 1523.
state your name for the record, House Bill
Senator Breanne Davis
Unverified
4:50
1523. Breanne Davis, State Senate, District 25. All right. Are you recognized or proceed on House Bill 1523? Okay. Thank you, Madam Chair. This bill is a missing persons advisory system for adults who have disabilities.
They're often like adults with disabilities maybe are runners, I think specifically of people with Down syndrome. So this is just to ensure that if they're missing, they don't qualify for the silver alert, that there is an advisory system in place so that we can find these adults with disabilities. I'm happy to take any questions. - Question, Senator Payton? - Are we on 1523?
Senator John Payton
Unverified
5:41
- Yes. - Okay, that sounds very familiar, like a bill I read before. But what I'm seeing is we're moving all this and structuring it under the state police in this bill. And it's the amber alert system, It's a silver alert system. Right. So, I mean, and I thought I remembered a bill coming through earlier this session that did what you just described. But it looks like this bill is putting all of that under the state police.
I don't know where it was now or before, and I'm not against that. I just wanted to make sure
Senator Breanne Davis
Unverified
6:26
I was on the right bill. You are on the right bill. We made a pretty substantial amendment to the bill when it came over to the Senate, because originally this was the purple alert. And we took it down to an advisory system so that they're just not overload the alert system in Arkansas. So every time they're not breaking in, you know, repeatedly and people kind of have alert fatigue.
Senator John Payton
Unverified
6:48
The concern I had over the bill that came through previously was that it would be like the boy that cried wolf, many things coming out for people to pay attention to. So this is the same bill that's
Senator Breanne Davis
Unverified
7:00
just been amended and changed this much? It's an advisory system rather than an alert. So the difference in that is they won't break in on the news. It'll just be an advisory. So maybe you'll see it scroll. So is it
Speaker 46
7:12
already under the state police? It's new.
other questions from the members of the
committee? I think Senator Scott had a bill. It was Senator Scott's bill, but it's similar to this one. That's
right. I think that's what you're remembering. But that one was specific to children. Yeah, to children. Any other questions from members of the committee?
All right, scene nine. Is there anyone here to speak for or against
House Bill 1523? All right, scene nine. You're recognized to close for your bill? I'm closed, thank you. Motion do pass and second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. And opposed, ayes have it. Congratulations, you've passed House Bill 1523. You have, is it 1250? No, 1801. Yes. And I see Representative Moore has also come to the room.
If you will both state your name for
Senator Breanne Davis
Unverified
8:31
the record, you are recognized. Breanne Davis,
State Senate, District 25. Okay, and this has an amendment. We'll pass that amendment out.
Senator Breanne Davis
Unverified
8:42
If you'll explain your amendment. So the amendment just adds at the end that the board of pharmacy shall promulgate rules for the labeling of the contents of the bill. Okay. Is that right?
All right. Is there a motion to adopt the amendment? And second? All those in favor say aye. Aye. And opposed? Amendment is adopted. Please proceed House Bill 1801 as amended. Kendra Moore, State Representative, District 23. All right. You
Speaker 54
9:19
may proceed. Thank you, Madam Chair. House Bill 1801 allows specialty compounding pharmacies, which are a special class of compounding pharmacies that are licensed and regulated by the FDA and must be in good manufacturing standards.
These special compounders create medications that are no longer produced or experiencing shortages. Historically, these facilities were not allowed to sell to retail pharmacies for them to be able to dispense these medications to patients. However, the FDA has recently changed its position on that last year and issued a guidance that now allows these specialty compound pharmacies to sell to pharmacies and dispense to patients with a valid prescription. So this bill just brings Arkansas in line with these FDA guidelines, which are being
followed by many other states, and allows our constituents to be able to take advantage of these compounded medications when the FDA allows them to be compounded, saving our constituents money. And please note, this only applies when a product is not commercially available and on that FDA shortage list. And I'd also like to state that the Pharmacy Association is in support of this. the National Community Pharmacy Association, as well as the Board of Pharmacy gave input that we incorporated into this bill.
And with that, I'll be happy to take questions. - Any questions
from the members of the committee? All right, anyone here to speak for or against 1801 as amended? Seeing none, all right, You're recognized or closed for your bill? I'm closed for my bill and appreciate a good vote. Motion do pass as amended. Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed?
Ayes have it. House Bill 1801 is passed as amended. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Madam Chair. All right. Thank you. All right. 1251? No, 1537. I think it's our last bill.
Senator Tyler Dees
Unverified
11:39
Thank you, Madam Chair. State Senator Tyler Deese, District
37. This is House Bill 1537 from Representative Ladyman. And what this does is repeals the Location Act for Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This is a lot of great work from Representative Ladyman, working with the HDCs across our state. And so it looks to move in a good direction and repeal a lot of the sections that needed to be taken out. Happy to answer any questions.
Are there any questions from the members of the committee? Senator Love
Senator Fredrick J. Love
Unverified
12:16
here, recognize your question. Thank you, Madam Chair. Now, what's the practical
Senator Tyler Dees
Unverified
12:20
effect of repealing the Location Act? So no questions. I appreciate it. Oh, just
kidding. Okay, so I believe this helps with some concerns they've had around the HCCs have had with this section of the code. Something about density control, there's been some things about that that they've disagreed with.
And so working with that group, I believe there's nine HCCs. I need to double check that number across our state, but about concerns about some of this section. But that's about the furthest extent that I have on that conversation. I will echo a follow-up on that and say that I've not received any pushback on this. I did follow through the House. There were 94 votes with zero dissents.
And if you've got concerns, I'm happy to step out and look into
them. Any other questions? it seems like a really odd statutes to have in
arkansas statute to be honest it seems very odd to me that it was ever even in code like this but wait i'm fine with repealing it any any other questions anyone here to speak for or against house bill 1537
All right, seeing none, motion do pass. Second, all those in favor say aye. And opposed, ayes have it. Congratulations, you've passed your
bill. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, members. Thank you. We are adjourned.
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
REGULAR AGENDA
HB1523 Vaught CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS ALERTS; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS AMBER ALERT SYSTEM; TO CODIFY THE ARKANSAS SILVER ALERT SYSTEM; AND TO CREATE THE MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT ADVISORY SYSTEM.
HB1251 L. Johnson TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANT ACT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS.
HB1537 Ladyman TO REPEAL THE LOCATION ACT FOR COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
HB1801 K. Moore TO AUTHORIZE AN OUTSOURCING FACILITY OF LEGEND DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THAT COMPOUNDS A PRODUCT TO SELL THE COMPOUNDED PRODUCT TO CERTAIN ENTITIES.
HB1004 Pilkington TO REQUIRE MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS FOR ONE YEAR AFTER GIVING BIRTH.
HB1963 Gonzales TO CLARIFY THAT AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE WHO PRESCRIBES A STIMULANT MAY SUBSTITUTE A THERAPEUTICALLY EQUIVALENT MEDICATION.
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| Agenda — PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE, Apr 9, 2025 | Agenda | 3 | Official source ↗ |
Speakers
Senator Missy Irvin Chair
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Senator Justin Boyd
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Senator John Payton
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Senator Breanne Davis
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Senator Tyler Dees
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Senator Fredrick J. Love
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