Steve Yeager presents Assembly Bill 169 for stuttering treatment coverage in Nevada
June 01, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Senate Committee on Finance convened on June 1, 2025, to discuss several key legislative proposals impacting healthcare and education in Nevada. The meeting featured presentations from various assembly members, focusing on bills aimed at improving access to services and addressing fiscal concerns.
The first item on the agenda was Assembly Bill 169, presented by Assemblyman Steve Yeager. This bill seeks to mandate insurance coverage for treatment of stuttering in children, eliminating limits on annual visits to speech-language pathologists. Yeager noted that the bill was amended to extend coverage eligibility from age 18 to 26, aligning with the Affordable Care Act. Although the bill initially faced a significant fiscal note from the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP), Yeager reported that PEBP would work on the issue during the interim, indicating no immediate fiscal impact from the bill.
Following this, Assembly Bill 188 was introduced by Assemblyman Max Carter. This legislation focuses on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for public employees, proposing to raise the cap from $8,000 to $15,600 over five years. Carter highlighted that the bill includes a requirement for a report on costs faced by Medicare retirees, with a fiscal note of $214,000 for the current biennium. The committee discussed the implications of the increased cap and the necessity for PEBP to maintain adequate reserves.
Next, Assembly Bill 467 was presented by Assemblywoman Erica Roth, aimed at expanding forensic mental health services for juveniles. Roth confirmed that a previously submitted fiscal note had been removed after discussions with the Department of Public and Behavioral Health, indicating that existing funding would cover the necessary services.
The committee then heard Assembly Bill 49, introduced by Dylan Shaver on behalf of the Washoe County School District. This bill proposes a streamlined hiring process for qualified personnel in schools, allowing provisional hires while candidates await licensure. Shaver noted that the fiscal note associated with the bill had been removed, facilitating quicker employment of educators and support staff.
Finally, Assembly Bill 296 was introduced by Assemblyman Howard Watts, which encompasses three components aimed at enhancing educational services. Details of this bill were not fully discussed during the meeting, as the committee was pressed for time.
Overall, the meeting underscored the Nevada Legislature's commitment to improving healthcare access and educational staffing, with several bills poised for further consideration and potential implementation. The committee's discussions reflected a collaborative effort to address fiscal concerns while enhancing services for residents across the state.
The first item on the agenda was Assembly Bill 169, presented by Assemblyman Steve Yeager. This bill seeks to mandate insurance coverage for treatment of stuttering in children, eliminating limits on annual visits to speech-language pathologists. Yeager noted that the bill was amended to extend coverage eligibility from age 18 to 26, aligning with the Affordable Care Act. Although the bill initially faced a significant fiscal note from the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP), Yeager reported that PEBP would work on the issue during the interim, indicating no immediate fiscal impact from the bill.
Following this, Assembly Bill 188 was introduced by Assemblyman Max Carter. This legislation focuses on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for public employees, proposing to raise the cap from $8,000 to $15,600 over five years. Carter highlighted that the bill includes a requirement for a report on costs faced by Medicare retirees, with a fiscal note of $214,000 for the current biennium. The committee discussed the implications of the increased cap and the necessity for PEBP to maintain adequate reserves.
Next, Assembly Bill 467 was presented by Assemblywoman Erica Roth, aimed at expanding forensic mental health services for juveniles. Roth confirmed that a previously submitted fiscal note had been removed after discussions with the Department of Public and Behavioral Health, indicating that existing funding would cover the necessary services.
The committee then heard Assembly Bill 49, introduced by Dylan Shaver on behalf of the Washoe County School District. This bill proposes a streamlined hiring process for qualified personnel in schools, allowing provisional hires while candidates await licensure. Shaver noted that the fiscal note associated with the bill had been removed, facilitating quicker employment of educators and support staff.
Finally, Assembly Bill 296 was introduced by Assemblyman Howard Watts, which encompasses three components aimed at enhancing educational services. Details of this bill were not fully discussed during the meeting, as the committee was pressed for time.
Overall, the meeting underscored the Nevada Legislature's commitment to improving healthcare access and educational staffing, with several bills poised for further consideration and potential implementation. The committee's discussions reflected a collaborative effort to address fiscal concerns while enhancing services for residents across the state.
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