Votes at a glance: Committee advances appointments and two bills to Rules and Reference

The Senate Health Committee moved several items to the Senate Committee on Rules and Reference during the session.

- Governor's appointments: Senator Johnson moved that multiple gubernatorial appointees be considered and referred to Rules and Reference (appointees named on the record include Trey Addison, Blaine Brockman, Nancy Bucci, Kaitlyn Stokes, Jean Thompson, Duane Adkins, Wendy Doolittle, Andrea Hoff, Rachel Huffman, and Kenneth Yeager). The clerk took the roll, members indicated support, and the referrals will be reported to Rules and Reference.

- Senate Bill 320 (athletic trainer compact): Senator Johnson moved to favorably report SB 320 to Rules and Reference. With no discussion, the clerk took the roll and the motion passed; the bill was ordered reported to Rules and Reference.

- Amended House Bill 377 (light‑based medical devices for hair removal): Senator Johnson moved to favorably report the amended bill to Rules and Reference. There was no discussion; the clerk took the roll and the bill was reported to Rules and Reference.

- House Bill 141 (prescribed pediatric extended care centers): The committee held a third hearing but no witnesses testified; the hearing concluded without recorded action.

Committee clerks were instructed to ensure members sign the roll; the recorded outcomes will be reported to Rules and Reference.