Idaho Capitol Watch

Senate Health & Welfare Committee - Feb 25, 2026 - February 25, 2026

Senate Health & Welfare Committee heard HB 639 on midwifery regulations with supportive testimony, followed by OPE presentation on state oversight of child

Senate Health & Welfare Committee heard HB 639 on midwifery regulations with supportive testimony, followed by OPE presentation on state oversight of children's residential care facilities, highlighting oversight gaps and departmental responses.

Key topics

  • House Bill 639 - Midwifery Regulations
  • OPE Report on Children's Residential Care Oversight

Session highlights

  • Sen. Ben Toews introduces HB 639 on midwifery regulations.
  • Charity Catlin testifies in support of HB 639.
  • Valerie Hall testifies supporting expanded midwifery formulary.
  • OPE presentation begins on children's residential care oversight.
  • Ryan Langrill introduces OPE report findings.

Bills discussed

Duration: 49m ยท 4 participants

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