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Publication of Financial Documents on Hospital Websites

To create uniform reporting requirements for hospital finances, and to require hospitals to publish certain financial documents onto their websites.


Revise Composition of Governing Council for Regional Commissions

Change the make up of governing councils for regional commissions, allow for training of the members, and outline specific requirements for terms, filling open positions, and appointing successors.


Update Practices for Department of Insurance and office of Safety Fire Commissioner

Allow for use of motor vehicles by certain off-duty law enforcement officers; get rid of a life insurance reserve requirement for accreditation of small businesses; let a developmentally or physically disabled child have continued coverage for some insurance plans.


Guardian and Ward- Define “Gross Settlement”

Define the term “gross settlement” when dealing with the authority of a conservator and cooperation with guardian or interested parties.


Minimum Wage for Persons with Disabilities

Phase out sub minimum wage for persons with disabilities.


“Little Budget”

Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025


Licensing of Qualified Residential Treatment Programs

Change the definition of “qualified residential treatment program” to match federal law, and to allow for the licensing of these programs.


Narcan in Schools

Allow for the possession of opioid agonists, like Narcan, in schools, qualified public places, and courthouses. Allow for schools to have a supply of Narcan in the building.


Add to Central Caregiver Registry

Add disabled persons to the Central Caregiver Registry.


Add Some Schedule 1 Drugs to Controlled Substances

Add mitragynine and hydroxymitragynine to the list of Schedule 1 Controlled Substances.


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