Bill: HB 2454, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Public Health
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Stephanie Klick
Bill Caption
Relating to the provision of a nursing facility quality-based payment incentives program and a program to increase direct care staff and wages under Medicaid.
Fiscal Notes
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time but a significant cost to state and federal funds is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would remove the provision that nursing facility quality-based payment incentives would be distributed only to the extent that appropriated funds are available.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Propping up the salaries for a private industry is a violation of our limited government principle. This bill has a noble goal but it is not the proper role of government.
