6089 AMS TALM S4389.4

SB 6089 - S AMD TO WM COMM AMD (S-4141.1/92)

By Senator Talmadge

                                             1 OF 6 ADOPTED 3/5/92

    On page 64, after line 21 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 53.  The legislative budget committee shall conduct a study, either directly or by contract, to determine the desirability and feasibility of consolidating the following programs, services, and funding sources into any scheme for universal access to health care and cost containment that may be adopted by the legislature:

    (1) Medical services of the workers' compensation program of the department of labor and industries;

    (2) Developmental disabilities, mental health, and long-term care programs of the department of social and health services;

    (3) State and federal veterans' health services; and

    (4) Civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS) of the federal department of defense and other federal agencies.

    The report shall be made to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by July 1, 1993."

    Renumber remaining sections and correct internal references.