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 SENATOR ELTON agreed, and said he didn't have a problem with geo- differential rates except that they are outdated.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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