Legislature(2009 - 2010)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/22/2010 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
Audio | Topic |
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Start | |
SB144 | |
SB215 | |
SB238 | |
SB246 | |
SB257 | |
SB219 | |
SB237 | |
Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+= | SB 144 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 215 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 219 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 238 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 246 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+= | SB 257 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | SB 237 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | TELECONFERENCED |
SENATE BILL NO. 219 "An Act establishing a traumatic brain injury program and registry within the Department of Health and Social Services; and relating to medical assistance coverage for traumatic brain injury services." 9:16:27 AM Co-Chair Stedman said that this was the second hearing on the bill. Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT the CS for SB 219, labeled 26-LS1312\S, Mischel, 3/2/10. Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED. He noted that, at the direction of the sponsor, the definition of case management service on page 2, line 3 has been amended. There is a document in members' packets that summarizes that change. ESTHER CHA, STAFF, SENATOR LESIL MCGUIRE, explained the changes in the bill. On Section 3, page 2, the definition of case management services for traumatic or acquired brain injury was amended to "services furnished to individuals who reside in a community setting or who are transitioning to a community setting, to gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other available services." Ms. Cha related that the subsections from AS 47.07.030 (A), (B), (C), and (D) were deleted from Version E of the bill. The change is shown on page 2, line 25, through page 3, line 5. This change was based on testimony from the Department of Health and Social Services. The original definition was slightly amended in the Health and Social Services Committee hearing; however, the department's attorney general stated that the definition of case management would still conflict with the federal definition. The department was uncertain whether or not Medicaid and Medicare Services would be affected, jeopardizing the ability to get matching federal funds. The definition change is verbatim from federal statutes and should not complicate the process when the department submits an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan. Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his objection to the adoption of the CS. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. AT-EASE 9:19:18 AM RECONVENED 9:22:05 AM Senator Huggins MOVED to adopt Amendment 1: Page 4, lines 6-7 Delete "and laws pertaining to the prevention of traumatic or acquired brain injury and" Insert "pertaining" Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED. Senator Huggins proposed an Amendment to Amendment 1: Change "page 4" to "page 3" Change "lines 6-7" to "lines 27-28" Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for discussion purposes. Senator Huggins explained the changes. Co-Chair Stedman noted that Amendment 1 was written to Version E of the bill and the committee has adopted Version S. Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his OBJECTION to the amendment to Amendment 1. There being NO further OBJECTION, the amendment to Amendment 1 was adopted. Senator Huggins explained Amendment 1. He said the amendment addresses previous testimony regarding helmets. The amendment removes the mandated helmet provision. 9:23:49 AM Senator Olson asked if the bill allows the wearing of a helmet at the discretion of the rider. Co-Chair Stedman concurred. AT-EASE 9:24:32 AM RECONVENED 9:25:30 AM Senator Olson spoke of a concern regarding a helmet law, which unfairly penalizes people in his district who ride snowmobiles. He wished to study the bill further to ensure that it did not adversely affect his district. Co-Chair Stedman WITHDREW his objection to Amendment 1. There being NO further OBJECTION, Amendment 1 was adopted. SB 219 was heard and HELD in Committee for further consideration. 9:27:18 AM
Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
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sb237 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
sb237 Sectional Analysis.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
sb237 Program Funding_Historical and Projected.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
sb237 - DEED Capital Projects.PDF |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 237 Sponsor Statement.docx |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 237 Kasayulie Ruling.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 237 Proposed CS FIN Version S.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 237 Sectional SFIN.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 237 DEED Capital Projects.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 237 |
SB 219 Proposed CS FIN Version S.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 219 |
SB 219 Summary of Changes_S.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 219 |
SB 144 Proposed CS FIN Version E.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 144 |
SB 219 Amendment 1.pdf |
SFIN 3/22/2010 9:00:00 AM |
SB 219 |