Committee acts on multiple measures: SB66, SB396, HB1121, SB454, SB427, SB456, HB1558 (votes and outcomes)

At its May 20 hearing the Insurance & Commerce Committee took votes on a slate of bills affecting insurance, commerce and related policy.

Key outcomes recorded in committee:

- Concurrence on Senate Bill 66 (house amendments 1–3) — concurrence approved by voice vote.
- SB396, Social Media Safety Act — committee voted to pass; sponsor plans language refinements in later stages.
- HB1121, biomarker testing coverage — committee voted to pass; sponsors and payers will negotiate narrowing language on screening vs. treatment use.
- SB454, interruptible energy service — passed to codify PSC policy for large customers.
- SB427, special‑event vehicle provisions — passed to align rules for ATVs/UTVs/low‑speed vehicles with existing special‑event RV rules.
- SB456, prohibition on state‑funded NIL payments at state medical schools — passed with clarification that private funds remain permitted and an amendment is forthcoming to clarify language.
- SB468, Medicaid transparency — after an extended and contested hearing the committee recorded a majority 'no' and the bill failed to advance.
- HB1558, expand access to medications for detoxification and withdrawal — passed by voice vote.

Several votes were voice votes; not all roll‑call tallies were recorded on the transcript. The committee adjourned after final action.