6090-S AMS PARL YOWE 018

SSB 6090 - S AMD 422

By Senator Parlette

NOT ADOPTED 3/30/05

On page 2, line 27, increase the general fund–state appropriation for fiscal year 2006 by $75,000, and adjust the totals accordingly.

On page 2, line 28, increase the general fund–state appropriation for fiscal year 2007 by $75,000, and adjust the totals accordingly.

On page 2, after line 29, insert the following:

"The appropriations in this section are subject to the following terms and conditions: By December 1, 2006, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee shall complete an analysis of comprehensive approaches other states are undertaking to limit the growth in Medicaid expenditures. State reform proposals reviewed should include, but not be limited to, those which provide financial and other incentives for Medicaid consumers to engage in healthier behavior and to choose cost-effective services."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Directs the JLARC to study and report on comprehensive approaches being developed in other states to limit the growth in Medicaid expenditures.