Legislature(1999 - 2000)
03/29/1999 01:35 PM Senate HES
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SB 73-ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Number 030
CHAIRMAN MILLER brought up SB 73, and explained the proposed CS for
SB 73 would phase in the assisted living home rates over a three-
year period. The assisted living homes desperately need a raise at
the same time the Legislature has budget problems, and he stated
the CS is his best attempt to address that situation. It needs a
Finance Committee referral, and he expected Senator Pearce would
assign it to Finance tomorrow.
He explained that the CS would phase in the increase to a $50 rate
the first year, a $75 rate the second year, and a $100 rate the
third year. He would let the Finance Committee decide if this is a
good approach.
SENATOR ELTON said he had no objection to moving the bill, but he
asked if the three-year phase-in changes the geographic
differential.
CHAIRMAN MILLER replied that it does not. This bill would continue
to allow the geo rate. He believed the geo-differential rate is a
legitimate discussion for the Finance Committee.
SENATOR ELTON agreed, and said he didn't have a problem with geo-
differential rates except that they are outdated.
Number 070
SENATOR WILKEN asked if there are any other changes from Draft A to
Draft D. CHAIRMAN MILLER replied those are the only changes.
SENATOR WILKEN moved to adopt CSSB 73(HES) Version D Lauterbach
3/20/99. Without objection, it was adopted.
SENATOR WILKEN moved CSSB 73(HES) from committee with individual
recommendations and attached fiscal note. Hearing no objection, it
was so ordered.
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