HF 386: Relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services

What it does

This bill relates to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services (HHS). The bill amends provisions relating to the legislative health policy oversight committee to provide that the committee may meet annually. Currently, the committee is required to meet at least two times annually during the legislative interim. The bill requires that any statutory board, commission, committee, or council under the purview of HHS shall provide hybrid meeting, teleconference participation, virtual meeting, and remote participation options for members to participate in official meetings.

House subcommittee · named February 22, 2023

• Rep. Joel Fry (R)
• Rep. John Forbes (D)
• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 6 against

For: Easterseals Iowa; Iowa Association of Community Providers

Against: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); American Lung Association; Blank Childrens Hospital; Iowa ACEs 360; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; Iowa Nurses Association

In plain words

1. February 21, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 22, 2023House subcommittee named: Fry, Forbes and Lundgren
3. February 27, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 28, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. March 2, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 566
6. March 16, 2023Withdrawn