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Keywords:
retirement benefits, firefighters, police officers, cost of living adjustment, municipal pensions, judicial retirement, pension reform, actuarial soundness, cash balance plan, benefit adjustments, Texas Historical Commission, historic preservation, infrastructure sustainability, funding, endowment, preservation, endowment fund, public buildings, state trust, restoration
Summary:
The meeting focused on various Senate bills related to the state pension systems, including procurement processes, retirement benefits, and historical preservation funding. Key discussions included SB1333 concerning the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund and SB1831 relating to the purchase of goods by the Employees Retirement System. Multiple witnesses provided testimony in support of these bills, emphasizing their importance for long-term funding and historical preservation. The committee also tackled the financial implications of these changes and heard public input on the proposed legislation.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Health & Human Services (Part I) Mar 29th, 2023
Senate Health & Human Services Committee
Bills:
SB587, SB664, SB773, SB812, SB829, SB867, SB956, SB989, SB1003, SB1040, SB1140, SB1249, SB1286, SB1429, SB1469, SB1581, SB1588, SB1849, SB1966
Keywords:
nonprofit, food fundraising, commercial kitchen requirements, religious institutions, Texas legislation, health and safety code, food safety, fundraising, nonprofit, religious institutions, commercial kitchen, permit requirements, labeling, food products, cell-cultured, analogue products, health and safety, labeling, food products, cell-cultured
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services meeting addressed several essential bills aimed at improving healthcare provisions in Texas. Key discussions included Senate Bill 989, which seeks to mandate coverage for biomarker testing in cancer patients, and Senate Bill 1040, which aims to combat forced organ harvesting by clarifying ethical organ donation practices. Several witnesses provided testimony on the potential impacts of these bills, with particular emphasis on the importance of equitable access to innovative treatments. Both bills were favorably reported for further consideration, reflecting a commitment to enhance patient care and safety.
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Bills:
HB1647, HB1322, HB1696, HB895, HB468, HB3351, HB2259, HB2355, HB3673, HB755, HB1527, HB1587, HB1592, HB3098
Keywords:
health benefit plan, clinician-administered drugs, insurance coverage, patient care, healthcare providers, prescription drugs, medical expenses, insurance regulations, exceptions to coverage, white bagging, clinician-administered drugs, health benefit plans, patient safety, insurance regulation, health benefit plan, clinician-administered drugs, white bagging, patient safety, drug administration, vision care
Summary:
The meeting focused on the discussion of multiple bills concerning health insurance policies and the insurance industry in Texas. Several bills were presented and debated, with highlights including HB1322, aimed at facilitating coordination of benefits for vision care, and bills addressing issues such as prior authorization and the role of insurance companies in affecting the optometry practice. Witnesses provided testimony supporting these initiatives, underlining the complexity of the insurance landscape. Most bills passed favorable recommendations to the full house for further consideration.
TX
Bills:
HB940, HB1238, HB1571, HB1879, HB2439, HB2473, HB2802, HB2983, HB3189, HB3584, HB4065, HCR37, HB1185
Keywords:
childcare, affordability, availability, task force, prekindergarten, Texas families, school health, Medicaid, parental consent, advisory council, health services, SHARS, disabilities, education, Medicaid, reimbursement, educational agencies, mental health services, student health, child protection
Summary:
The meeting focused on several proposed bills related to mental health services and support for foster youth in Texas. Specifically, discussions included House Bills 1879 and 1238, which aim to address the mental health workforce shortage and improve access to Medicaid reimbursement for school-based health services. Various stakeholders provided testimony, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced mental health resources and support for at-risk youth. The committee expressed a commitment to moving forward with the proposed legislation to ensure better services for vulnerable populations.