Collaborative agreements; practitioners; diagnosis. Removes registered nurses from the list of practitioners whose diagnoses may form the basis of drug therapy conducted pursuant to a collaborative agreement between a practitioner and a pharmacist.
Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain persons exempt. Exempts from the requirements for the use of safety belt systems emergency medical services personnel while in the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle providing necessary care, as defined in the bill, to a patient. The bill provides that, for seats that are subject to such requirements for the use of safety belt systems, such personnel shall use safety belt systems while the vehicle is in motion and such personnel is not providing necessary care to a patient. The bill also changes the existing exemption for law-enforcement agency personnel driving motor vehicles to enforce laws governing motor vehicle parking to an exemption for law-enforcement officers driving motor vehicles to enforce laws governing motor vehicle parking. This bill incorporates HB 233.
Board of Medicine; office-based buprenorphine treatment; counseling. Directs the Board of Medicine to amend its regulations regarding office-based buprenorphine treatment to require providers to offer counseling or referral to counseling to each patient as clinically necessary and mutually agreed-upon. The bill specifies that a patient's refusal of counseling does not preclude the patient from receiving office-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Health Care and is identical to SB 641.
Maddy summaryHJ 59 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Old Fiddler's Convention, a cultural event. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the legislature for the event's contributions to local heritage. As a non-substantive resolution, it has no binding effect or practical policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 58 is a commemorative resolution honoring Jeremy Lewis Hall, recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the House (January 26, 2026) and Senate (January 29, 2026), and was formally adopted by the legislature. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it serves only to formally acknowledge an individual's life. It follows standard procedural steps for non-binding tributes.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Brunswick Academy girls' volleyball team. It is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes the team's achievements but does not create new laws or policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without requiring a formal debate or vote count. The bill has no impact on funding, regulations, or government operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends John W. Ormond, a legislative resolution that recognizes his contributions without imposing new laws or regulations. The measure does not affect any specific groups or create policy changes, serving only as an official acknowledgment. It was passed through both the Senate and House by voice vote, indicating broad consensus on the recognition. The bill concludes the legislative process by being laid on the Speaker's table and finalized as passed text.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Christian A. Jurgensen III through a legislative resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of his contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that formally commends the Honorable Carrie Emerson Coyner. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups of people, but rather serves as an official expression of recognition. The legislation follows standard committee referral procedures and awaits further action in the Rules Committee. No substantive policy changes or funding allocations are included in this measure.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and commends James C. Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. for its service and contributions to the community. It does not create new laws, regulations, or financial obligations but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment passed by both the Senate and House. The measure affects only the named funeral home and is a non-binding resolution without operational impact.
