Mental health commissioner appointed to tackle urgent crisis

Senate Health and Human Services Confirmation Committee, Utah Senate, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah

Mental health commissioner joins Utah Digital Health Services Committee to enhance mental health collaboration.

Source: Senate Health and Human Services Confirmation Committee - March 31, 2023 04:47

Senate committee approves overhaul of Arkansas’ waste‑tire program, expands $3 fee to vehicle registrations

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee passed Senate Bill 508 to broaden tire‑disposal fees to new vehicle and trailer registrations, create four regional accountability zones and cap fees for large tires; proponents said it will stabilize a program that has required past general‑revenue transfers, while agency witnesses warned the changes raise fees and leave operational questions.

Source: PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 31, 2023 56:21

Votes at a glance: bills moved or passed by the Public Health committee

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

The committee advanced multiple measures by voice votes on Friday, including SB508 (waste tires), SB465 (technical amendments), HB1574 (primary‑care supports for infants/toddlers), SB502, HB1629, SB542 and SB520; where roll calls were not recorded, passage was by voice vote.

Source: PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 31, 2023 32:17

Committee rejects, reopens and ultimately approves licensure for behavior analysts after amendment

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas

After extended testimony both for and against, the Public Health Committee initially failed to move House Bill 1189 (behavior‑analyst licensure) but later reconsidered and passed the measure as amended to add representation for behavior analysts on the psychology board.

Source: PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE - Mar 31, 2023 01:05:00