02/01/2016 01:30 PM Senate HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
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| SB145 | |
| SB147 | |
| SB98 | |
| SB55 | |
| SB124 | |
| SB151 | |
| Adjourn |
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| *+ | SB 151 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 72 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 145 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
February 1, 2016
1:32 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Bert Stedman, Chair
Senator Cathy Giessel, Vice Chair
Senator Bill Stoltze
Senator Johnny Ellis
MEMBERS ABSENT
Senator Pete Kelly
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
SENATE BILL NO. 72
"An Act relating to caregivers of patients after release or
departure from a hospital; and providing for an effective date."
- MOVED CSSB 72(HSS) OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 145
"An Act relating to the recovery of overpayments of day care
assistance and child care grants; and providing for an effective
date."
- MOVED SB 145 OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 147
"An Act relating to eligibility requirements of the Alaska
senior benefits payment program; and providing for an effective
date."
- MOVED CSSB 147(HSS) OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 98
"An Act relating to diagnosis, treatment, and prescription of
drugs without a physical examination."
- MOVED CSSB 98(HSS) OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 55
"An Act relating to the practice of optometry."
- MOVED SB 55 OUT OF COMMITTEE
SENATE BILL NO. 124
"An Act extending the termination date of the Alaska Commission
on Aging; and providing for an effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
SENATE BILL NO. 151
"An Act relating to criminal and civil history requirements for
individuals and entities licensed or certified by the Department
of Health and Social Services; relating to the centralized
registry for certain individuals or entities that are licensed
or certified by the Department of Health and Social Services or
are eligible to receive payment from certain programs of the
department; and providing for an effective date."
- HEARD & HELD
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: SB 72
SHORT TITLE: DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS
SPONSOR(s): SENATOR(s) GIESSEL
03/11/15 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
03/11/15 (S) HSS, L&C
04/10/15 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
04/10/15 (S) Heard & Held
04/10/15 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 147
SHORT TITLE: SENIOR BENEFITS PROG. ELIGIBILITY
SPONSOR(s): RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
01/19/16 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/19/16 (S) HSS, FIN
01/27/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
01/27/16 (S) Heard & Held
01/27/16 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 145
SHORT TITLE: DAY CARE ASSISTANCE & CHILD CARE GRANTS
SPONSOR(s): RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
01/19/16 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/19/16 (S) HSS, FIN
01/27/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
01/27/16 (S) Heard & Held
01/27/16 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 98
SHORT TITLE: PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYS. EXAM.
SPONSOR(s): MICCICHE
04/07/15 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
04/07/15 (S) HSS, L&C
04/13/15 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
04/13/15 (S) Heard & Held
04/13/15 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
01/25/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
01/25/16 (S) Scheduled but Not Heard
01/27/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
01/27/16 (S) Heard & Held
01/27/16 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 55
SHORT TITLE: OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS
SPONSOR(s): GIESSEL BY REQUEST
02/18/15 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/18/15 (S) HSS, L&C
03/18/15 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
03/18/15 (S) Heard & Held
03/18/15 (S) MINUTE(HSS)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 124
SHORT TITLE: EXTEND SUNSET ON AK COMMISSION ON AGING
SPONSOR(s): STOLTZE BY REQUEST
01/19/16 (S) PREFILE RELEASED 1/8/16
01/19/16 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/19/16 (S) STA, HSS
01/21/16 (S) STA RPT 4DP
01/21/16 (S) DP: STOLTZE, COGHILL, HUGGINS,
WIELECHOWSKI
01/21/16 (S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER HSS
01/21/16 (S) STA AT 9:00 AM BUTROVICH 205
01/21/16 (S) Moved SB 124 Out of Committee
01/21/16 (S) MINUTE(STA)
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
BILL: SB 151
SHORT TITLE: DHSS CENT. REGISTRY; LICNSE; BCKGROUND CHK
SPONSOR(s): RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR
01/21/16 (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
01/21/16 (S) HSS, JUD
02/01/16 (S) HSS AT 1:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
WITNESS REGISTER
SEAN O'BRIEN, Director
Division of Public Assistance
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented information on SB 145 and SB 147.
CHUCK KOPP, Staff
Senator Peter Micciche
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Reviewed SB 98 on behalf of the sponsor.
RACHEL GREENBERG, Executive Director
Mat-Su Senior Services
Member
Alaska Commission on Aging
Palmer, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of SB 124.
DAVID LEVY, Senior Services Coordinator for Anchorage
Staff Support
Senior Advisory Commission
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of SB 124.
MARIE DARLIN, Legislative Advocate - AARP
Member
Alaska Commission on Aging
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of SB 124.
DENISE DANIELLO, Executive Director
Alaska Commission on Aging (ACOA)
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of SB 124.
KRIS CURTIS, Legislative Auditor
Division of Legislative Audit
Legislative Affairs Agency
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions regarding SB 124.
STACIE KRALY, Chief Assistant Attorney General
Human Services Section
Department of Law
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Provided information on SB 151.
ACTION NARRATIVE
1:32:03 PM
CHAIR BERT STEDMAN called the Senate Health and Social Services
Standing Committee meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. Present at the
call to order were Senators Stoltz, Giessel, Ellis, and Chair
Stedman. He listed the bills to be heard today: under bills
previously heard, SB 72, SB 145, SB 147, SB 55, and the first
hearing of SB 124 and SB 151.
SB 72-DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS FOR PATIENTS
1:33:15 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced that the first order of business would
be SB 72. He noted the bill was previously heard on April 10,
2015. He called on the sponsor to introduce the new committee
substitute (CS) for SB 72.
1:33:32 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL, sponsor, presented SB 72, which would improve
the coordination with designated caregivers for post-discharge
health outcomes for patients by providing training in aftercare,
enabling older or disabled Alaskans to stay safely in their
homes for much longer. The CS (version F) is based on changes
happening nationwide. Last year when the committee heard the
bill, there were only four states that had enacted this
legislation; today there are 14 states that have this provision.
The federal government is about to enact rulings that would
affect this issue. The bill will prepare hospitals for caregiver
education.
1:34:34 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to adopt the CS for SB 72, labeled 29-
LS0047\F, as the working document before the committee.
CHAIR STEDMAN objected for discussion.
SENATOR GIESSEL explained that many caregivers report that they
have little or no training to care for their loved ones upon
discharge. She said SB 72 would outline training guidelines for
hospitals. Version F is broader than last year's version of the
bill and allows the patient to name a lay caregiver who is then
notified of the patient's pending discharge. The hospital would
provide training to the caregiver and maintain written discharge
policies.
CHAIR STEDMAN withdrew his objection.
1:35:59 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report CSSB 72(HSS), labeled 29-
LS0047\F, from committee with individual recommendations and
attached zero fiscal note. There being no objection, the motion
carried.
SB 145-DAY CARE ASSISTANCE & CHILD CARE GRANTS
1:36:29 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN noted the next bill would be SB 145. He said the
bill was previously heard on January 27, 2016.
1:37:01 PM
SEAN O'BRIEN, Director, Division of Public Assistance,
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), presented
information on SB 145. He explained that SB 145 allows the Child
Care Assistance Program to recover overpayment of day care
assistance and child care grants through the garnishment of
PFD's. This is consistent with the division's collection
process.
1:37:51 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report SB 145, version A, from
committee with individual recommendations and attached zero
fiscal note. There being no objection, the motion carried.
SB 147-SENIOR BENEFITS PROG. ELIGIBILITY
1:38:31 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced that the next order of business would be
SB 147, which was previously heard on January 27, 2016.
1:39:02 PM
SEAN O'BRIEN, Director, Division of Public Assistance,
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), explained SB
147. He noted that the bill would allow the department to be
compliant and consistent with the eligibility qualifications for
the Senior Benefits Program. He pointed out an error in Section
1, line 10, of the bill that leaves out a federal citation. He
said that U.S.C. 1613, which ties in with the five-year
requirement, should also be included there.
CHAIR STEDMAN requested an amendment to that effect.
1:40:44 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved Conceptual Amendment 1: to add, on page 1,
line 10, following U.S.C 1641, the words "and U.S.C. 1613."
CHAIR STEDMAN objected for discussion.
CHAIR STEDMAN withdrew his objection and Conceptual Amendment 1
was adopted.
1:41:26 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report SB 147, as amended, from
committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal
note. There being no objection, CSSB 147(HSS) was reported from
committee.
SB 98-PRESCRIPTION WITHOUT PHYS. EXAM.
1:42:11 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced the consideration of SB 98. He noted
that the bill was previously heard on April 13, 2015, and
January 27, 2016, when it was amended. Today, version W is
before the committee.
1:42:27 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL, moved to adopt the CS for SB 98, version W.
CHAIR STEDMAN objected for discussion.
1:43:02 PM
CHUCK KOPP, Staff, Senator Peter Micciche, Alaska State
Legislature, reviewed SB 98 on behalf of the sponsor. He
explained that the CS draws in four boards to the practice of
telehealth; Board of Professional Counseling, Board of Marital
and Family Therapy, Board of Psychologist and Psychologist
Associates Examiners, and Board of Social Work Examiners. He
said the bill sponsor supports the amended language in version
W. He noted a recent letter of support from the Board of Marital
and Family Therapy.
CHAIR STEDMAN withdrew his objection. There being no further
objection, version W was adopted.
1:44:12 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL moved to report CSSB 98(HSS), labeled 29-
LS0838\W, from committee with individual recommendations and
attached fiscal note. There being no objection, the motion
carried.
SB 55-OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS
1:44:43 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced the consideration of SB 55. He said the
bill was previously heard on March 18, 2015.
1:44:53 PM
SENATOR GIESSEL, sponsor, explained that SB 55 modernizes and
updates the Alaska optometry statutes, which are about forty
years old. The bill moves the continuing education requirements
back into regulations, but the hours and subjects will be
determined by the Board of Optometry, as is done by other
professions. It also allows the Board to determine prescription
drug schedules, anticipating federal regulation changes and
continues to prohibit invasive surgery.
1:46:16 PM
SENATOR STOLTZE noted the bill is a policy issue. He voiced
concern about the labels associated with the bill. He concluded
that it is an access bill for quality health care.
1:48:10 PM
SENATOR STOLTZE moved to report SB 55 from committee with
individual recommendations and attached zero fiscal note. There
being no objection, the motion carried.
SB 124-EXTEND SUNSET ON AK COMMISSION ON AGING
1:48:50 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced the consideration of SB 124.
1:49:21 PM
SENATOR STOLTZE, sponsor, reviewed SB 124, a sunset bill that
would extend the Alaska Commission on Aging (ACOA) for eight
years. He noted the bill is straightforward and has been around
for years. It makes federal grants available for senior
Alaskans. The recently completed audit found a few advocacy
issues which are being addressed.
CHAIR STEDMAN said it is a simple extension of the Commission
until June 30, 2024.
CHAIR STEDMAN opened public testimony.
1:51:36 PM
RACHEL GREENBERG, Executive Director, Mat-Su Senior Services,
and Member, Alaska Commission on Aging, testified in support of
SB 124. She said the bill allows the state to access funds
through the Older Americans Act.
1:52:37 PM
DAVID LEVY, Senior Services Coordinator for Anchorage, and Staff
Support, Senior Advisory Commission, testified in support of SB
124. He noted that Alaska has one of the fastest growing senior
populations in the country and ACOA's role is critical in
providing relevant and important information on senior issues.
1:53:38 PM
MARIE DARLIN, Legislative Advocate, AARP, and Member, Alaska
Commission on Aging (ACOA), testified in support of SB 124. She
said AARP supports the re-authorization of SB 124, noting that
AARP works extensively with ACOA on many projects. It provides a
great service to the state and is a requirement for receiving
federal funds.
1:55:14 PM
DENISE DANIELLO, Executive Director, Alaska Commission on Aging
(ACOA), testified in support of SB 124. She provided background
on ACOA, which has been in place since 1981. The Commission
strives to provide a voice to ensure the dignity and
independence of all older Alaskans and works closely with the
Division of Senior and Disabilities Services in assisting the
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to carry out its
duties as the state agency on aging. The Division of Senior and
Disabilities Services administers the federal and state funding
for a variety of senior programs and services. The Commission
takes responsibility for developing a comprehensive state plan,
performing advocacy education, and outreach.
MS. DANIELLO reported that the senior population in Alaska has
grown. Currently, there are 120,444 people aged 60 and older, a
4.2 percent increase from last year. She said the work of the
Commission is more important than ever as that population
continues to grow.
She explained how the Commission forms a comprehensive state
plan for senior services. Since 2008, the Commission has
completed three state plans. The purpose of the plan is to
satisfy federal requirements. The Commission also prepares a
senior snapshot that provides information about senior programs
and demographics. The Commission also works closely with the
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and last year published a
road map to address Alzheimer's disease and dementia. They make
recommendations to the governor and to the legislature regarding
legislation, regulations, and appropriations for programs and
services. The Commission advocated successfully for the creation
of the Medicaid Adult Dental Program, the re-authorization of
the Senior Benefits Program, and creation of the statewide
Silver Alert System.
She concluded that the Commission has made efforts over the
years in the area of brain health, senior housing, and senior
fall prevention. She called attention to the fact that seniors
represent a $3 billion industry for the state. Alaska seniors
appreciate the state programs that allow them to age in place in
Alaska.
2:00:56 PM
KRIS CURTIS, Legislative Auditor, Division of Legislative Audit,
Legislative Affairs Agency, answered questions regarding SB 124.
She stated that the division conducted a sunset review of the
Alaska Commission on Aging and concluded that the Commission is
serving the public's interest. The division recommended
extending the Commission for 8 more years. There were two small
recommendations, one to improve public noticing of the meetings,
and one to ensure a review of the legislation distribution list.
2:02:21 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN closed public testimony.
CHAIR STEDMAN held SB 124 in committee. He said he does not
anticipate any negative feedback and will bring the bill back at
the next meeting.
SB 151-DHSS CENT. REGISTRY; LICNSE; BCKGROUND CHK
2:03:09 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN announced the consideration of SB 151.
2:03:54 PM
STACIE KRALY, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Human Services
Section, Department of Law, provided information on SB 151. She
began with the historical context for SB 151 and why the statute
was created. In 2005, the legislature debated and passed SB 125,
the omnibus licensing bill which created AS 47.32. In addition
to creating the centralized licensing statutes, the bill also
established a new article under AS 47.05 related to criminal
history and registry provisions. The initial impetus of adopting
these statutes was to participate in a federal grant program
related to background checks for persons providing long term
care. Then, there was a desire to centralize and formalize the
process by which DHSS conducted criminal background checks for
entities and individuals who sought to be licensed providers or
who are paid by DHSS. This would include persons who receive
payment from Medicaid, foster parents, and assisted living home
operators.
MS. KRALY explained that a second component of SB 125 was to
create a centralized registry so DHSS could rely on certain
civil findings to bar persons from owning, operating, and being
an administrator of certain licensed facilities.
MS. KRALY related that over the past ten years, the system has
worked well, but certain issues, gaps, and overlaps have been
identified within the current statutes. These issues have come
to the attention of the Department of Law through litigation,
administrative hearings, and in providing day-to-day advice in
how to interpret the statutes and apply them. She gave an
example of Medicaid fraud being included under the central
registry statute, when it should be governed by the criminal
record check.
MS. KRALY concluded that in an effort to be efficient back in
2005, the department did not anticipate some of the issues that
would arise in the operationalization of the statutes. The
changes in SB 151 are proposed to streamline the system to
improve the proper application and fairness under the system
going forward.
CHAIR STEDMAN requested a sectional analysis.
2:07:15 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 1 (page 1) amends 44.62.330 to clarify
that the Office of Administrative Hearings would be limited to
variances and reconsideration.
SENATOR STOLTZE asked what "variance and reconsideration" means.
MS. KRALY explained that it is a process that allows the person
who has a barring condition to petition the department for a
variance or reconsideration in order to explain what happened.
If the committee decides to grant a variance the person may be
authorized to apply for a license. If the variance is denied
there is an appeal process.
2:08:29 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 2 (pages 1-4) repeals and reenacts AS
47.05.310 to remove substantive references to the centralized
registry under AS 47.05.330. This would alleviate confusion,
inconsistencies, and redundancy between the two statutes. This
section would further clarify that individuals, not entities,
can seek a criminal background check and centralized registry
check.
Section 3 (pages 3-6) adds a new statute AS 47.05.325 to mirror
the criminal background check statute (AS 47.05.310), primarily
clarifying that the same individuals who would be subject to
review under the criminal history check would also be subject to
review under the centralized registry. This statute would
further clarify what types of civil findings would constitute a
bar and would clearly provide that only those bars that have
been subject to due process through an administrative or court
hearing would apply. This section would also add a paragraph
that would include substantiations by the Department of Health
and Social Services, Office of Children's Services and Adult
Protective Services (reference to AS 47.17.040 and AS 47.24) as
a bar. This bill makes other various edits and revisions to make
the statute much more readable and streamlined.
Section 4 (page 6) repeals and reenacts AS 47.05.330 to provide
for the creation, by regulation, of the centralized registry.
This registry would be the repository of both names and certain
civil events and would be used to determine whether or not
someone could be approved to own, operate, be employed of, or be
paid by the State to provide services. This section separates
out the actual registry from the substance and process set forth
in section 3 of the bill.
2:10:44 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 5 (page 7) amends AS 47.05.350 to limit
the use of information obtained by an entity or individual as
well as provide for immunity under this chapter for relying upon
information gathered under this chapter, AS 47.05.310 and AS
47.05.325.
Section 6 (page 7) Amends AS 47.05.360 to add a new section
indicating how a person who gets a notice identifying a barring
condition can request mistakes to be fixed, or to seek a
variance or reconsideration.
Section 7 (page 7) Amends AS 47.05.390 to amend the definition
of "entity" under this chapter.
Sections 8 (pages 7-8) Amends AS 47.17.040 to rename the
registry used by the Office of Children's Services to avoid
confusion. This section also clarifies that this registry will
include substantiated findings of abuse or neglect established
through the Department of Health and Social Services. This
amendment further clarifies that this information can be used
for licensing both in and out of this State and confirms the due
process protections before placement on the central registry,
which is a bar on the centralized registry under AS 47.05.330.
2:12:47 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 9 (page 8) mends AS 47.17.040 to ensure
that notice and opportunities for appeal are afforded to persons
prior to placement on the child protection registry. This
section also provides additional definitions.
Section 10 (page 8) amends 47.32.070 to add a new subsection
that allows licensing history to be considered in evaluating
whether to license or place a condition on a license under AS
47.32.
Section 11 (page 8-9) amends AS 47.32.090 to allow the
Department of Health and Social Services to investigate an
employee, contractor, or volunteer of a licensed entity and, if
conduct that did not comply with licensing standard is
substantiated, place the employee, contractor, or volunteer on
the centralized registry. Currently, state law only allows the
Department to investigate and issue findings against the entity
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2:14:06 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 12 (page 9) amends AS 47.32.150(b) to
allow a person who is issued a fine as part of an enforcement
action to have the right to appeal the fine.
Section 13 (page 9) amends AS 47.32.180 to clarify that when
there is a joint investigation of a licensed facility, the
Department of Health and Social Services is allowed to share
licensing information with a law enforcement agency, which may
also be investigating a crime.
Section 14 (page 9) amends AS 47.32.190 to clarify that any
division of the Department of Health and Social Services who is
responsible for licensing may gather and share information in
order to implement this statute. The current version of the law
limits sharing and access to the Divisions of Public Health and
Public Assistance, which were the divisions who were responsible
for licensing when this law went into effect. At this point, due
to changes in organization, licensing is done by the Office of
Children's Services, Division of Health Care Services and Public
Assistance. This amendment simply allows those divisions who are
responsible for licensing to access and share information to
implement this chapter without reference to specific divisions.
This provides the Department of Health and Social Services with
flexibility to implement the chapter when they make
organizational changes in the future.
2:15:41 PM
MS. KRALY said Section 15 (page 10) repeals an unused definition
in AS 47.05.390(l) and removes a plan of correction as an
enforcement action from AS 47.32.140(d).
Section 16 (page 10) provides for an applicability section to
ensure that the criminal or civil conduct occurred before, on,
or after the effective date of the Act is covered by these
changes.
Section 17 (page 10-11) adds instructions to the revisor of
statutes to change headings in statute to conform to new
language in the bill.
Section 18 (page 11) provides for an immediate effective date.
2:16:32 PM
SENATOR STOLTZE asked if the only a bar for licensure is if the
person is convicted or adjudicated by reason of insanity.
MS. KRALY explained that the statute provides that if a person
has been charged with a crime, a conviction is the evidence a
bar is based upon.
SENATOR STOLTZE asked if it is based only on convictions, not on
arrests, for example 20 arrests for domestic violence.
MS. KRALY replied that is correct for the barring condition,
however, under the current regulatory scheme for day care and
foster care providers, there is a good judgement standard that
would allow decisions to be made based on arrest information.
SENATOR STOLTZE asked whether the fiscal note would be impacted
by the passage of pending Court View legislation.
MS. KRALY responded that the impact of Court View legislation on
DHSS remains to be seen. It could create an issue, but during
the process of licensing and other purposes, the arrest charges
would be identified, but are not a barring condition.
2:20:18 PM
CHAIR STEDMAN opened and then closed public testimony.
CHAIR STEDMAN held SB 151 in committee.
2:21:18 PM
There being no further business to come before the committee,
Chair Stedman adjourned the Senate Health and Social Services
Standing Committee at 2:21 p.m.