Bill

HB 3679

86(R) - 2019
House County Affairs
House County Affairs
Wichita County

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

James Frank

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3679 would allow Wichita County to participate in a health care provider participation program, the purpose of which is to generate revenue by collecting from institutional health care providers a mandatory payment to be used to provide the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 3679 as it does not affect our liberty principles. Since this is largely a local issue that does not increase the cost of government or public debt, we are neutral on this legislation.