Bill Status of SB 2655   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  MEDICAID EXPANSION TASK FORCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura M. Murphy-Julie A. Morrison, Paul Faraci, Laura Fine, Doris Turner, Ann Gillespie, David Koehler, Emil Jones, III, Celina Villanueva, Javier L. Cervantes, Adriane Johnson, Mike Simmons and Mattie Hunter

House Sponsors
(Rep. Michelle Mussman-Barbara Hernandez)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Task Force Act. Establishes the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Task Force to develop and propose policies to increase the State's Medicaid provider networks to give Medicaid clients more provider choice for their health care needs. Provides that the Task Force shall work toward creating solutions to streamline the State's Medicaid system, making it more efficient, and making it easier to use while improving the overall quality of care. Contains provisions concerning the Task Force's composition and meetings. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide administrative support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the General Assembly by December 31, 2025. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2026.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee Act. Establishes the Medicaid Expansion of Network Providers for Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee to develop and propose policies to increase the State's Medicaid provider networks to give Medicaid clients more provider choice for their health care needs. Provides that the Subcommittee shall work toward creating solutions to streamline the State's Medicaid system, making it more efficient, and making it easier to use while improving the overall quality of care. Contains provisions concerning the Subcommittee's composition and meetings. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide administrative support to the Subcommittee. Requires the Subcommittee to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the General Assembly by December 31, 2025. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  1/10/2024SenateFirst Reading
  1/10/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/24/2024SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services
  2/1/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  2/5/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  2/13/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  2/21/2024SenateDo Pass Health and Human Services; 013-000-000
  2/21/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 22, 2024
  2/21/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3/7/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
  3/14/2024SenateSecond Reading
  3/14/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024
  3/20/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  4/10/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  4/10/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/10/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  4/12/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  4/12/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  4/12/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  4/12/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
  4/16/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
  4/17/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
  4/17/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  4/17/2024SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/17/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/17/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  4/17/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  4/17/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  4/17/2024HouseArrived in House
  4/17/2024HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  4/17/2024HouseFirst Reading
  4/17/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/24/2024HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  4/30/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  5/1/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-000-000
  5/1/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2024HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
  5/24/2024HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2024
  5/26/2024HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2024
  5/31/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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