SB 6607 - DIGEST

     Provides that the administrator, in concert with other state agencies involved in state purchased health care and other interested parties designated by the administrator, will begin implementation of consolidated health care services purchasing and administration by January 1, 2003.

     Provides that, by October 1, 2002, the administrator must submit to the governor and the health care and fiscal committees of the legislature an initial report on the feasibility of requiring all school districts and educational service districts to participate in consolidated purchasing under this act beginning with the 2003-04 school year.

     Provides that, by December 1, 2002, the administrator must submit to the governor and the health care and fiscal committees of the legislature a final report on the study provided under this act.

     Requires that, by January 1, 2003, the administrator must submit to the governor and the health care and fiscal committees of the legislature a progress report regarding the implementation of this act.

     Provides that, by January 1, 2005, the administrator must submit to the governor and the health care and fiscal committees of the legislature a report on the impacts of consolidated purchasing and administration and any recommendations for modifications and improvements.