With the 2026 Idaho Legislative session having convened on January 12, this year’s agenda has been shaped by budget and tax policy decisions, with Medicaid costs remaining a central pressure point as lawmakers weigh competing priorities, including proposed Medicaid reductions and oversight of major federal health funding initiatives. HCA Healthcare is providing this mid-session update […]
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Since the Georgia General Assembly convened on January 12, floor votes and committee work are picking up pace as lawmakers move both new proposals and carryover bills from 2025 on a tight timeline. HCA Healthcare is providing this mid-session update to keep colleagues informed on key legislative developments that may affect care and access in
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Since convening the 2026 General Session on January 13, the Florida Legislature has focused on a broad agenda that includes the state budget, affordability initiatives, and major health policy proposals. Despite more than 1,800 bills and proposed constitutional amendments filed, lawmakers have only advanced two measures to final passage. In addition, Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed special session on
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The Florida Legislature will convene its 2026 legislative session January 13 and is scheduled to adjourn March 13. Under the leadership of Senate President Albritton (R) and House Speaker Perez (R), in coordination with Governor Ron DeSantis (R), lawmakers are expected to take up a broad agenda that includes: the state budget, tax relief proposals,
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The California Legislature began its 2026 session on January 5 and is set to adjourn on August 31. On Thursday, January 8th, Governor Newsom delivered his final State of the State address, framing California as the nation’s functional alternative to Washington DC. Under the leadership of Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón (D), Assembly Speaker
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HCA Healthcare is providing this legislative preview to keep colleagues informed about key developments that may affect care delivery and access in the communities we serve. This is an overview of key policy proposals that lawmakers may consider during the 2026 session. Alaska legislators will return to Juneau on January 20 for the Second Regular
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The Tennessee Legislature’s 2026 session begins on January 13. This year’s session unfolds against the backdrop of a major election year. Tennessee will elect a new governor in 2026, with Governor Bill Lee reaching the end of his two terms in office. Additionally, all 99 members of the House of Representatives and 17 members of the
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The South Carolina General Assembly’s 2026 session will convene January 13. Under the leadership of President of the Senate Thomas Alexander and Speaker of the House Murrell Smith, Jr., in conjunction with Governor Henry McMaster, lawmakers are expected to take up a broad agenda including tax policy, education, public safety, governance reforms, and infrastructure needs
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Today, January 14, Colorado lawmakers return to Denver for the legislative session. The session is scheduled to adjourn May 13. Under the leadership of Senate President James Coleman (D) and Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie (D), in conjunction with Governor Jared Polis (D), this session will address a range of issues, including stabilizing the state
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The Utah Legislature’s 2026 session begins January 20 and is scheduled to adjourn March 6. Senate President J. Stuart Adams (R) and House Speaker Mike Schultz (R), together with Governor Spencer Cox (R), are entering the session amid a tight budget forecast. Major debates are expected on: election and redistricting-related policies, healthcare and Medicaid, water
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