Aging Committee February 17th Meeting [Source] Translate

The Aging Committee convened for its second meeting, co-chaired by Senator Jan Hockadel and Senator Wong. The meeting took place in room 1E of the Legislative Office Building. Both co-chairs expressed their eagerness for the discussions ahead, especially after the recent holiday. The committee reviewed ten bill concepts. Senator Wong emphasized the importance of raising these bills for public hearing, allowing stakeholders to share their perspectives. The committee moved to raise bills one through nine, which included: 1. An act concerning cost of living adjustments for long-term care facility residents' personal needs allowance. 2. An act requiring home health aid agencies to provide personal protective equipment to home health aides. 3. An act increasing financial assistance for grandparents and other non-parent relatives raising children. 4. An act concerning adult day care transportation. 5. An act allowing assisted living aides to administer medication to residents. 6. An act concerning funding for the quality metrics program for nursing homes. 7. An act concerning long-term care insurance premium rates. 8. An act concerning asset limits for Husky C beneficiaries. 9. An act allowing dental hygienists to provide services in private residences. A voice vote was conducted, and all items one through nine were approved. The committee then discussed item ten, concerning emergency power generator requirements for certain multifamily housing projects. This item had not been previously discussed and was considered more of a public safety bill. A roll call vote was requested for this item, with several members voting in favor, while one member voted against it. The votes were to remain open until 12 p.m. that day. The next meeting is scheduled for a public hearing on Thursday, February 19th, at 10 a.m. in room 1B. The meeting was then recessed.