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15th TSHL Resolutions and Interests Relating to Bills filed by the 84st Texas Legislature Regular Session (2015)

Bills relating to TSHL Resolutions & Bills of interest and signed by Governor

Bill # Author Relating to: Last Action Date Comment

1. SB18 Nelson, etal

Measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.

Signed by Governor 6.3.2015 R53 (13th TSHL) by Chris Kyker

2. SB 200 Nelson, etal

Schwertner

The continuation and functions of the Health and Human

Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

Signed by Governor 6.17.2015 R54 (15th TSH) by

Kyker, Higgins to restore TDoA

3. SB 314 West Sponsor: Burkett

Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child.

Signed by Governor 5.28.2015 R12 (12th TSHL) by J. Ratcliff, G. Camacho, B Kildahl

4. SB339 Eltife H sponsor: Klick

Medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees.

Signed by Governor Effective immediately

6.01.2015 R68 (15th TSHL) by Carlos Higgins

5. SB 481 Hancock

Sponsor: Smithee

Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based

physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.

Signed by Governor 6.15.2015 R43 (14th TSHL)

by Streckfuss & Holmes

6. SB 512 Zaffirini The promulgation of certain forms for use in probate matters. Signed by Governor 6.16.2015 R24 (15th TSHL) by Mona Bailey

7. SB 760 Schwertner Sponsor: Price

Access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services. Included amendment by Rep. Zerwas to establish an enhanced Medicaid managed care consumer support system (ombudsman). (SB 1475)

Signed by Governor 6.20.2015 R45 (15th TSHL) by Mona Bailey

8. SB 1881 Zaffirini Perry |

Rodríguez

Authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.

Signed by Governor 6.19.2015 R56 (15th TSHL) By Mona Bailey

9. SB 1882 Zaffirini A bill of rights for wards under guardianship. Signed by Governor 6.19.2015 R1 (15th TSHL) by Mona Bailey

10. SB1940 Huffman Sponsor: Flynn

The creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Signed by Governor 6.19.2015 R26 (15th TSHL) by Larry Yawn

11. HB1 Otto

Sponsor: Nelson

General Appropriations Bill House: $209.8B Senate:$211.4.

Includes an additional $1.9 million for Assisted Living Facility Ombudsman. Senior Corp received increase. Governor vetoed nearly $233 million in discretionary spending and made over $295 million in overall reductions.

http://gov.texas.gov/files/press-office/appropriations_budget_itemvetos_06202015.pdf

Signed by Governor 6.20.2015 14th TSHL R36 by

Chris Kyker on alf on ombudsman; 15th TSHL R46 by

Alan Abraham on Texas Senior Corp



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12. HB2 Otto, etal Making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. Bill would

increase appropriations to TRS by $768.1 million in general

funds for retired teacher (TRS) health care; Lite up Texas

Signed by Governor 6.20.2015 R26 (15th TSHL) by Larry Yawn

13. HB 39 Smithee, Naishtat

Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons. (Alternatives to guardianship)

Signed by Governor 5.29.2015 R66 (15th TSHL) by Mona Bailey

14. HB 834 Hernandez,

HB, S. King

Criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. Signed by Governor

Effective immediately

5.29.2015 R4 (11th TSHL)

by Carlos Higgins

15. HB 1874 Zerwas, et al

Establishment of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council.


6.9.2015 R3 (11th TSHL) by Carlos Higgins

16. HB1101 Turner Sylvester

Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.

Signed by Governor 6.17.2015 Prior resolution to save benefit fund

17. HB 3311 Alvarado Sponsor: Nichols

Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons.

Signed by Governor 6.19.2015 Prior R by Bruce Davis

18. HB 3519 Guerra

Sponsor: Wilson

Relating to reimbursement for home telemonitoring services

under Medicaid. (diabetes, heart disease, cancer)

Sent to Governor 6.1.2015 R56 (11th TSHL)

by Kyker & Provost

19. HB 3823 Price, etal Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.


6.17.2015 R10 (13th TSHL) by Kyker, Lear, Bowling

20. SJR 1

Enabling SB 1

Nelson

etal

A constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from

ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state. Increases the homestead exemption for school district property taxes from $15,000 to $25,000.

Filed with Secretary

of State Signed by Governor Effective 1.1.2016 if SJR1 is approved by voters

6.1.2015

6.15.2015

21. SB 55 Nelson Hinojosa

Creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness.

Signed by Governor 6.5.2015

22. SB 208 Campbell, etal

Continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.


23. SB 219 Schwertner, etal.

H sponsor: Price, Raymond

Provision of Health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services

Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

Signed by Governor, effective immediately

4.2.2015 Bill updates government codes

to reflect current laws

24. SB 277 Schwertner Abolition of certain health-related task forces, work groups, advisory councils, and advisory committees.


25. SB 292 Nelson A request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.


5.29.2015

26. SB 304 Schwertner

Sponsor: Raymond

Relating to certain violations committed by long-term care

facilities, including violations that constitute the abuse and neglect of residents.


27. SB 462 Huffman, Ellis

Authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor’s death.


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28. SB 903 Hancock Lucio III

sponsor

Procedures for management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and management or collection of related

funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to state.

Signed by Governor Effective 9.1.2015

5.5.2015

29. SB 1876 Zaffirini The appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and mediators.


30. HB 19 S. King Mental health and preventive services programs for veterans’ and military families.


6.4.2015

31. HB21 Kacal, teal Patients with terminal illnesses to access investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.


32. HB 705 Farrar Access to a financial institution account of a person who dies intestate.


33. HB764 King, S etal Relating to the use, collection, and security of health care data

collected by the Department of State Health Services.


34. HB 831 Giddings Disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse.


35. HB 992 Enabling HJR 75

Bonnen Exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.

Sent to Governor Filed with Secretary of State

5.27.2015 5.28.2015

36. HB995 Gonzalez, Mary

Relating to the establishment of stormwater control and recapture planning authorities in certain counties.


37. HB 1430 S. King Inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health

science career pathways.


5.23.2015

38. HB 1438 S.ThompsonSponsor:

Zaffirini

Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.


39. HB 1454 Raney Notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned.


40. HB 1881 Capriglione Authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling payments or payment transactions.


6.9.2015

41. HB 2463 Raymond etal

Continuation and functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.


42. HB 2588 Naishtat Disclosures by nursing homes and assisted living facilities

regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders; adding requirements for an occupational license.

Signed by Governor

Effective immediately

6.20.2015

43. HB 2697 Galindo

Sponsor: Mendendez

Relating to home care services provided by continuing care

facilities.

Signed by Governor 6.19.2015 Home care by

continuing care facilities

44. HB 2718 Parker, et al Sponsor:

Ellis

Program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public

assistance.


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45. HB 2789 Raymond, Naishtat

S. Zaffirini

Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate

care facilities.


46. HB 3074 Springer, etal

Relating to the provision of artificially administered nutrition and hydration and life-sustaining treatment.


47. HB 3136 Naishtat Use of a small estate affidavit to distribute certain intestate estates.


48. HB3424 Smithee Sponsor: Zaffirri

Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.


49. HB 3433 Sheffield Sponsor:

Kolkhorst

Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.


6.16.2015

50. HB 3994 Morrison, etal

Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.


51. HJR 75

Enabling HB992

Bonnen Constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.

Filed with Secretary of State

Signed by Governor Effective 1.1.2016 if HJR 75 is approved by voters

5.28.2015

6.17.2015

52. HCR 85 Wray et al Sponsor: Birdwell

Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle.

Signed by Governor 6.18.2015 Footage of burial used in TSHL short film

84th

Resolutions relating to TSHL

53. HR 221 Herrero In memory of Oscar Soliz, retired District Clerk Nueces County, Corpus Christi, retired TSHL member, who died Dec. 15, 2014 at the age of 80.

House adopted 3.1.2015

54. HR 403 Raymond Congratulating the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature on its 30th anniversary.


55. HR 476 Miles Honoring Willie Belle Boone of Houston for her longtime dedication to the State of Texas and the community in District 146, retired TSHL member


56. HR 496 Rodriquez Honoring Representative Elliott Naishtat of Austin on his 70th birthday


57. SR Nelson Recognizing TSHL on 30th anniversary Senate adopted 2.17.2015

58. SR 418 HR

Whitmore Koop

Honoring Chris Kyker, TSHL Speaker Emeritus of Abilene, on her 90th birthday

Senate adopted 3.23.2015 3.23.2015

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84th

Session Bills that died in Calendars

59. HB 80 Craddick, Sponsor: Zaffirini

Use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties

House passed Senate – intent calendar

3.26.2015 5.13.2015

R11 Larry Johnson #4 priority 15th TSHL

60. HB 1724 Sheffield Establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumonia

education and prevention.

House passed S. Health & HumanServices

5.8.2015 5.12.2015

C. Kyker, R 25,14th TSHL

61. HB 3481 Goldman Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents. House passed

S Agriculture, Tourism and Rural Affairs

5.15.2015

5.18.2015

R4 James Hubert,

15th TSHL

62. HB 3914 Klick Certain court-initiated guardianship proceedings involving

individuals believed to be incapacitated persons including the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.

House placed on

General State Calendar

5.14.2015 R 01 by Mona

Bailey, 15th TSHL

63. SB 204 Hinojosa etal

The functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.

Senate passed House passed Conferees appointed

5.29.2015

64. SB 279 Enabling

SJR20

Watson Authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation

of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual’s residence homestead.

Senate passed H General State

Calendar

5.5.2015 5.26.2015

65. SB 694 Bettencourt etal

Authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices

that are in clinical trials.

Senate passed House cmte report to

calendars

4.9.2015 5.20.2015

66. SB 1282

(HB 3094)

Eltife

Sp, Parker

Regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory

authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.

Senate Passed

H local & consent cmte

4.23.2015

5.27.2015

67. SJR 20 Enabling SB 279

Watson Constitutional amendment authorizing governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of residence homestead

Senate passed House constitutional amendments calendar

5.5.2015 5.26.2015

68. HB 550 Price, etal Coauthor: Howard

Provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of

certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

House Laid on table subject to call

3.26.2015

69. HB 703 Farrar, etal Authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor’s death.

House General State Calendar

5.13.2015

70. HB 1260 S. King Creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and the applicable fee for those

services.

House placed on General State Calendar

5.12.2015

71. HB 1754 Pickett Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.

House passed Senate placed on

intent calendar

5.15.2015 5.25.2015

72. HB 2219 Coleman Health benefit plan coverage for injuries related to certain

conduct of a covered individual.(Including self-inflicted injuries)

House passed

Senate Business & Commerce

5.11.2015

5.20.2015

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73. HB 2240 Turner, Chris

The public’s ability to access the results of a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the

Department of State Health Services.

House placed on General State

Calendars

5.14.2015

74. HB2351 Harless etal Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.

House general state calendar, postponed

5.14.2015

75. HB2541 Zerwas Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing

administrative and civil penalties.

House passed S Business &

Commerce

5.4.2015 5.6.2015

76. HB 2998 Rodriguez Adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

House General State Calendars

5.14.2015

77. HB 3094 (SB 1812)

Parker Regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner;

amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

House laid on table subject to call

5.11.2015

84th

Session Bills that died in committeeBill # Author Relating to: Last Action Date Comment

78. SB127 West

Watson

Reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation,

function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.

S. State Affairs 1.27.2015 R43, Campbell

etal, Priority 7, 15th TSHL

79. SB 238 Zaffirini Use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.

S. Business &Commerce

1.28.2015 R 11 Larry Johnson #4 priority 15th TSHL

80. SB 1177 Eltife Provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician. Senate Health & Human Services

3.17.2015 Prior 9th TSHL R56 C Kyker

81. SB 1475 Garcia Relating to establishing an enhanced Medicaid managed care consumer support system. (Added as amendment to SB 760 that passed.)

Senate Health & Human Services Left pending

4.15.2015 R45 (15th TSHL) by Mona Bailey

82. SB1839 Menendez Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.

S. Health & HumanServices

3.25.2015 R68 by Carlos Higgins #10 priority 15th TSHL

83. HB 215

HB 3481

Harless

Coauthor

Goldman

Waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state

who are at least 65 years of age.

H General State

Calendar, postponed

5.14.2015 R4 James Hubert,

15th TSHL

84. HB 325 Wu Prosecution of and penalties for possession of 0.35 ounces or less of marijuana.

H. CriminalJurisprudence, failedto receive favorablevote

5.1.2015 Related to R68 Priority 10, Carlos Higgins

85. HB 427 Enabling HJR49

Howard Reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.

H Redistricting 2.16.2015 R43, Campbell etal, Priority 7, 15th TSHL

86. HB 837 Naishtat The medical use of marihuana; providing a defense to

prosecution for possession of marihuana.

H. Public Health,

Public hearingLeft pending

4.28.2015 R68, Carlos

Higgins, Priority 10, 15th TSHL

87. HB 877 Bohac Creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.

H Criminal Jurisprudence, public hearing, left pending

4.29.2015 R44 – Steve Coycault, TSHL

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88. HB 1409 Thompson, S

The regulation of the practice of dental hygiene. House cmte report to calendars

4.24.2015 Relevant to R35 Giovannini,

Priority 5, R12,

Streckfuss, 15th

89. HB2172 Smithee Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.

H Insurance, left pending

4.8.2015 R56, Prior 9th TSHL by C Kyker

90. HB 2196 Thompson,

S

Promulgation of certain forms for use in probate matters,

(including Statutory Basic Will of Texas.)

H Judiciary & Civil

Jurisprudence

3.13.2015 R24, Mona Bailey

Priority 8, TSHL

91. HB 2250 Coleman The delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.

H. Public Health 3.13.2015 R56, Prior 9th TSHL C Kyker

92. HB 3785 Marquez Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for

medical purposes; authorizing fees.

H Public Health, left pending

4.28.2015 R 68 by Carlos Higgins,15th TSHL

93. HJR 40 Alvarado Constitutional amendment requiring legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize & provide for gaming regulation conducted at certain locations in this state.

H State Affairs 3.30.2015 R55 Campbell etal 15th TSHL

94. HJR 49 Enabling HB 427

Howard Constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

H Redistricting 2.26.2014 R43, Campbell etal, Priority 7 15th TSHL

95. HB 2329 Gutierrez H.B.

Operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal

offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.

H Licensing & Administrative Procedures

3.16.2015 Prior resolution

96. SB 56 Nelson The resident physician expansion grant program. S Higher Education 1.26.2015

97. SB 156 Nichols Bettencourt

Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation

S. Finance 1.27.2015

98. SB 278

Enabling SJR 21

Watson Increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the

increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school

districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

Senate Finance, Left pending

3.4.2015

99. SB 392 Burton Relating to posting notice of a meeting of a governmental body on the Internet instead of in a newspaper.

S. Business &Commerce, pending

4.16.2015

100. SJR 14

Enabling SB 156

Nichols Bettencourt Huffines

Constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.

S. Finance 2.2.2015

101. SJR 40 Enabling SB 910

Zaffirini Constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran

S. Finance 3.9.2015

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102. HB 52 Martinez, M Increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to

$45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total

amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

H. Ways & Means 2.9.2015

103. HB139 Strickland Relating to the posting of certain notices for political

subdivisions on the comptroller’s Internet website.

H. Government

Transparency &Operation, favorablyw/o amendments

4.29.2015

104. HB 240 Thompson,

S

Issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of

certain military medals.

Defense & Veterans’

Affairs. No action

3.18.2015

105. HB 438 Canales, Naishtat

Authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.

H. Public Health 2.19.2015

106. HB 524 Burkett Suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent. H. Juvenile Justice &Family left pending

4.22.2015

107. HB 592 Krause Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.

H. State Affairs 2.22.2015

108. HB 614 S. Davis Establishing an advance directive registry. H State affairs, left pending

3.25.2015

109. HB 696 Hunter,etal Operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges.


4.22.2015

110. HB 1002 Davis, Y Disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. (Will probably be combined. With HB 831)

H. Investments &Financial Services

Left pending

3.25.2015

111. HB1019 Flynn Larson

Relating to publication of notice by a governmental entity on a newspaper’s Internet website.

H Government Transparency & Operation, no action

4.22.2015

112. HB 1333 Naishtat A request for a customer record of a financial institution for

guardianship purposes.

H Human Services

Withdrawn from

schedule

4.27.2015 Withdrawn

113. HB 1475 Aycock et al Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.

H Public Education withdrawn from schedule

4.14.2015 Withdrawn

114. HB1499 Davis, Sarah

Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically.

House cmte report to calendars

4.29.2015

115. HB 1548 Harless Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts. H Special Purpose Districts

3.9.2015

116. HB1638 Smithee Relating to non-preferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care.


4.8.2015

117. HB 1921 Naishtat Requiring criminal history record information concerning a family member being proposed to serve as a guardian of a ward or proposed ward.

H Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3.17.2015

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118. HB1940 Thompson, S, et al

Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental

hygienists, and dentists in this state.

H Public Health, left pending

4.7.2015

119. HB 2143 S. King Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.

H Ways & Means 3.12.2015

120. HB 2304 Price, etal The continuation and functions of the Health and Human

Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

H Human Services

Left pending

4.27.2015

121. HHB 2838 Enabling HJR116

S. King The authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace

officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.


122. HB3102 Frullo Disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of patient liability for payment for certain health care services.


4.8.2015

123. HB3133 Smithee Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.


4.8.2015

124. HB 3137 Naishtat The use of unsworn declarations for filing certain annual reports by guardians of the person.

H Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3.23.2015

125. HB 3181 Anderson, Rodney

Relating to ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.

H Corrections, cmte report to calendars

5.4.2015

126. HB 3444 Laubenberg Provision of telemedicine medical services by a physician. H Public Health 3.18.2015

127. HB 3527 Bonnen, Greg

Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.

H Public Health 3.18.2015

128. HB 3663 Naishtat Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent

H State Affairs 3.19.2015

129. HB 4058 Naishtat Intervention in guardianship proceedings. H Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3.23.2015

130. HJR 30

Enabling

HB52

Martinez, M Constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing

for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person.


131. HJR 116

Enabling HB 2838

S. King Constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.


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