HB 2632 -
By Senator
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 (1) A joint select committee of the
legislature shall be established to study the human immunodeficiency
virus insurance program authorized under RCW 43.70.670. The study
shall evaluate, for the most recent complete fiscal year, the number of
enrollees covered under the program, the total premiums paid on behalf
of enrollees under the program, the total claims paid for covered
services for enrollees under the program, and whether total claims paid
for covered services for enrollees under the program exceed total
premiums paid on behalf of enrollees under the program.
(2) The joint select committee established under this section shall
be comprised of twelve members. Six members shall be appointed from
the house of representatives, three of whom are appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives, and three of whom are
appointed by the republican leader. Six members shall be appointed
from the senate, three of whom are appointed by the democratic leader,
and three of whom are appointed by the republican leader.
(3) The study required by this section shall be completed not later
than November 1, 2006. Results of the study shall be reported to the
appropriate standing committees of the legislature not later than
December 1, 2006."
HB 2632 -
By Senator
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "coverage;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating a new section."