HOUSE BILL REPORT

HB 1162

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As Passed House:

May 3, 2001

Title: An act relating to providing state medical assistance reimbursements for small, rural hospitals that meet the criteria of a critical access hospital.

Brief Description: Providing medical assistance reimbursements for small, rural hospitals.

Sponsors: Representatives McMorris, Cody, Alexander, Schual-Berke, Mastin, Cox, Mulliken, Sump, G. Chandler, Lisk, Chandler, Hatfield, Schoesler, Grant, Armstrong, Kessler, Doumit, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Kenney, Bush, Conway, Edmonds, Pflug and Haigh.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Health Care: 2/2/01, 2/6/01 [DP].

Floor Activity:

Passed House: 3/12/01

Senate Amended.

Passed Senate: 4/10/01

First Special SessionFloor Activity:

Passed House: 5/3/01

Brief Summary of Bill

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE

Staff: Joseph Archuleta (786-7192)

Background:

Summary of Bill:

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

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