This was the last week for bills to be heard in assigned committees in their house of origin – so all the bills that failed to get a committee hearing are now dead (although there are resurrection pathways). Next week will be dominated by floor votes (called 3rd Read).
Bills that successfully get approved on the floor votes then move over to the other chamber.
It’s really hard to predict which bills will get floor votes next week – because the floor vote calendar is often posted just beforehand – not much tome to prep.
Here is a list of the public health related bills that have advanced out of their chamber last week:
- SB1019 photo enforcement; traffic (AzPHA opposes)
- HB2001 behavioral health temporary licenses (AzPHA Supports)
- HB2291 opioids, red cap packaging (AzPHA Supports)
- HB2130 claims; prior authorization (AzPHA Supports)
- HB2175 claims; prior auth; company conduct (AzPHA Supports)
There will no doubt be several of the bills that we’re for or against advance to floor votes next week. I’ll do my best to keep track of them and provide a more thorough update next week.
We’ll have better clarity about which bills have advanced to the other chamber (e.g. adult preventive dental; parental rights bills; secure behavioral health facilities; produce purchase incentives; etc.) and I’ll be able to provide a more comprehensive update.
