Department of Medical Assistance Services; state pharmacy benefits manager; independent evaluation. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services, by July 1, 2026, to select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the state pharmacy benefits manager to administer all pharmacy benefits for Medicaid recipients, including recipients enrolled in a managed care organization. The bill enumerates requirements for the Department's contract with the state pharmacy benefits manager. In addition, the bill directs the Department to engage an independent consultant to evaluate the implementation of a contract with a third-party pharmacy benefits manager pursuant to the bill. This bill incorporates HB 2209 and is identical to SB 875.
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Maddy summaryHR 853 is a ceremonial resolution commending Khadijeh Aslankhani for her contributions, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on legislation. It serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives. The bill was passed by voice vote and engrossed without debate, reflecting standard procedural steps for such resolutions. As a commemorative measure, it does not allocate funds, alter laws, or affect any specific group or policy.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 861) that formally commends Dr. McKinley L. Price, D.D.S., for his contributions. It does not create any new laws, obligations, or direct impacts on policies or constituents. The resolution serves as a non-binding expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives. It passed the House by voice vote on February 21, 2025.
Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction. Establishes criteria for which a defendant's supervised probation period shall be reduced, including completing qualifying educational activities, maintaining verifiable employment, complying with or completing any state-certified or state-approved mental health or substance abuse treatment program, securing and maintaining qualifying health insurance or a qualifying health care plan, and obtaining housing and establishing residence. The bill provides that a court may decrease a defendant's probation period if warranted by the defendant's conduct and may do so without a hearing, but the court may also revoke any credits accrued after a hearing for any reason the court deems necessary and in the interest of the health and safety of the public. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the General Assembly on (i) current practices for community supervision as it relates to monitoring engagement and attainment included in Executive Order 36 (2024) and (ii) recommendations for court-ordered modification of time served on supervised probation. However, no recommendation shall be considered that allows the probationer (a) to receive credits while being in technical violation of his probation or (b) to receive more than 150 days of credit in one calendar year for a modified term. The work group shall take into consideration the impact of a reduced period of supervised probation on probationers who were released from incarceration due to sentence reductions pursuant to relevant law. The work group shall submit an executive summary and report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2025. Except for the provision requiring the Department of Corrections to meet with all relevant stakeholders and report to the Governor and General Assembly, the provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2026 Session of the General Assembly. This bill is identical to SB 936.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 797) is a ceremonial tribute honoring the life of Claude Allen Cobler. It does not create any new policies, alter existing laws, or affect any specific group or individual through legislative action. The bill serves solely as a non-binding expression of commemoration by the U.S. House of Representatives. As a procedural resolution, it has no concrete policy impact and is intended purely for recognition.
Maddy summaryHR 749 is a non-binding House resolution honoring Clarence Stewart Preston. It commemorates his life through a formal expression of respect by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. This type of resolution serves only a symbolic purpose and does not create new obligations or alter existing regulations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 653) is a ceremonial commendation for Wood Brothers Racing, a historic NASCAR team. It formally recognizes their contributions to motorsports and community service through a non-binding House resolution. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policies or individuals beyond expressing formal praise. It follows standard procedural steps for commemorative resolutions, passing the House by voice vote in March 2025.
Maddy summaryHR 674 is a procedural resolution commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard, a recognized individual in the community. It does not establish new laws or affect any policies, programs, or specific groups. The resolution formally expresses the House's appreciation for Howard's contributions, as passed by voice vote on February 17, 2025. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJ 732) formally commends the Ridgeway Ruritan Club for its community service. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy impact, directly honoring the club as a symbolic recognition of its contributions. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and became law without any substantive changes to laws or regulations affecting residents or organizations.
Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.