PHARMACISTS; PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
What it does: On the version voted May 15, 2026: Changes the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate', requires dentists, physicians, advanced practice nurses and optometrists to offer an opioid overdose drug prescription with certain opioid prescriptions, and changes pharmacists' collaborative practice, drug administration and licensing reciprocity rules. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: PASSED Y15 N5
The tally
Yes 15 · No 5 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted yes. 5 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Cathy TiltonRMNo
- George RauscherRONo
- Mike CronkRRNo
- Rob YundtRNNo
- Robb MyersRQNo
The full roll (20)
Yes 15
No 5
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.