Idaho Capitol Watch
Senate Health & Welfare Committee - Mar 02, 2026 - March 2, 2026
Senate Health & Welfare Committee approved minutes from Feb 9 and advanced House Bill 591, a housekeeping bill removing obsolete indigent program provision
Senate Health & Welfare Committee approved minutes from Feb 9 and advanced House Bill 591, a housekeeping bill removing obsolete indigent program provisions, with testimony from Sen. Harris and Idaho Hospital Association.
Key topics
- Approval of February 9th minutes
- House Bill 591
- Indigent program cleanup
Session highlights
- Senator Zuiderveld moves to approve February 9 minutes; approved on voice vote.
- Sen. Harris presents HB 591 as housekeeping bill removing obsolete indigent program provisions.
- Sen. Wintrow questions original repeal of indigent fund; Harris cites Medicaid expansion.
- Toni Lawson (Idaho Hospital Assoc.) supports HB 591, confirms obsolescence.
- Sen. Shippy moves do pass on HB 591; seconded and approved.
Bills discussed
Duration: 6m ยท 6 participants
If this preview does not update automatically, use the full page link.