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13 Mar 2016 4:41 PM | Deleted user

Maniacs license plate

House Bill No. 413 passed the House on Tuesday. Earlier that day it had failed 35-35 but after a Motion to Reconsider it passed 34-32. The legislation aims to create a special license plate to benefit Orofino schools honoring the Orofino High School Maniacs. Opponents of the bill have said the mascot, whose name was removed from the bill through an amendment, is insulting to people with mental illnesses. State Hospital North, the state mental hospital, is located in Orofino. HB 413 full bill text can be found here.

Maniacs license plate bill killed on 35-35 tie in House, but reconsideration pending – The Spokesman Review

‘Maniacs’ plate revived on reconsideration – The Spokesman Review

Senator Schmidt resigns from CAT board

Senator Dan Schmidt (D-Moscow), a physician, announced on Wednesday that he’s resigning from the board of the Catastrophic Health Care Fund. The board administers the fund that covers catastrophic medical bills for Idahoans who can’t pay. Senator Schmidt explained that although he is proud of the work he’s done on the board, he couldn’t continue to serve on a program board he fundamentally believes should not exist. He also said his resignation is not a protest; he characterizes it as an attempt to further the conversation.

Schmidt resigns from CAT board – The Spokesman Review

Youth athlete – concussion bill

House Bill No. 557 was introduced last week and reported out of the House Health and Welfare Committee with Do Pass Recommendation on Thursday. This legislation amends Section 33-1625, Idaho Code, to add provisions relating to youth athletes and concussion guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Football League, and its youth arm, USA Football, to protect youth athletes from the risk of concussion. Additionally, the term "biannually" is changed to "biennially" to reflect the original intent to require a review of the guidelines every two years. HB 557 full bill text can be found here.

Rape kit legislation

House Bill No. 528 passed the House last week and its appropriation bill was introduced this week. On Thursday JFAC voted to provide the necessary funding for the Idaho State Police; the funding will add two DNA forensic scientists and one forensic evidence specialist. House Bill No. 528 seeks to create and codify systems used by law enforcement, health care facilities, and the Idaho State Police (ISP) Forensics Laboratory in the processing of sexual assault evidence kits in the State of Idaho. It also creates a system of tracking and reporting to require an annual audit and report about the collection of evidence and testing given to the Idaho State Legislature on an annual basis. Currently there are not statutes that address sexual assault kit evidence collection in our state. This legislation would provide a consistent process to better support victims, law enforcement, health care facilities, and the forensics laboratory. HB 528 full bill text can be found here.

Medicaid budget passes the Senate

The budget for the Medicaid program for next year passed the Senate on Thursday afternoon. Senate Bill No. 1391 shows a 3.4% increase in state general funds next year and 6.2% in total funds. SB 1391 full bill text can be found here.

Suicide prevention legislation

Two pieces of legislation regarding the Idaho suicide prevention plan passed the House on Friday. Senate Bill No. 1326 clarifies that the Department of Health and Welfare's Mission includes services for the prevention of suicide and House Bill No. 566 is the fiscal year 2017 appropriation to the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of Public Health Services. House Bill No. 566 includes $7,771,900 from the General Fund, $41,993,400 from dedicated funds, and $63,285,100 from federal funds for a total of $113,050,400 and 233.34 FTP. The bill also includes three sections of legislative intent language that are incorporated department wide and two sections specific to the division. SB 1326 full bill text can be foundhere and HB full bill text can be found here.

Medicaid expansion in the news

Economist: Medicaid expansion would boost economy – Post Register

Guest column: Access to health care for all – Post Register

2 months and 21 cases in the Medicaid gap – Post Register

Idaho lawmakers head into final stretch; health care still untouched – Idaho Statesman

Bills/Rules of Note

If there are specific Bills or Rules that you would like Molly to track, please let her know. For full bill text and more information regarding bills this session, please go to the Idaho Legislature Bill Center

Bill No Description Last Action
S1323 State independent living council 03/07/2016 House - Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
S1231 Chiropractic practic/prescrib drugs 03/07/2016 House - U.C. to be returned to Health & Welfare Committee
H0500 Medicare reimbursement rate 03/07/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
S1341 Residential care, citations 03/08/2016 House - Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
H0528 Sexual assault evidence kits 03/08/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
H0549 Approp, public hlth districts, orig 03/08/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
H0550 Approp, drug policy office, orig 03/08/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
H0413 License plates, Orofino hs mascot 03/09/2016 Senate - Introduced, read first time; referred to: Transportation
S1270 Approp, H&W benefit payments, add'l 03/09/2016 Senate - Reported delivered to Governor at 11:30 a.m. on 03/09/16
S1271 Approp, H&W medicaid, chg 03/09/2016 Senate - Reported delivered to Governor at 11:30 a.m. on 03/09/16
S1322 Epinephrine auto-injectors 03/10/2016 House - Reported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
H0583 Telehealth services, reimbursement 03/10/2016 House - Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
H0566 Approp, H&W public hlth srvcs, orig 03/11/2016 House - Passed: Ayes 52 Nays 15 Abs/Excd 3, title approved, to Senate
S1296 Background checks/fed pilot project 03/11/2016 House - Passed: Ayes 62 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 8, title approved, to Senate
S1295 Public assistnc/provider penalties 03/11/2016 House - Passed: Ayes 63 Nays 1 Abs/Excd 6, title approved, to Senate
S1326 Suicide preventn/diretor authority 03/11/2016 House - Passed: Ayes 64 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 6, title approved, to Senate
H0554 Worker's compensation, firefighters 03/11/2016 House - Passed: Ayes 65 Nays 3 Abs/Excd 2, title approved, to Senate
S1390 Approp, Idaho state police, orig 03/11/2016 House - Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading
S1391 Approp, H&W medicaid, orig 03/11/2016 House - Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading
S1393 Approp, catastrophic hth care, orig 03/11/2016 House - Read First Time, Filed for Second Reading
H0557 Ed/youth athletes/concussion monitr 03/11/2016 House - Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
S1250 Adv practic registerd nurse compact 03/11/2016 House - Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
S1251 Nursing licensure compact 03/11/2016 House - Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
H0341 Patient freedom of info act 03/11/2016 House - Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
S1293 Ed, parental rights in education 03/11/2016 House - Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
H0332 Residential care, license renewal 03/11/2016 House - Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
H0333 Optometrists, license renewal 03/11/2016 House - Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
H0334 Physical therapy license renewal 03/11/2016 House - Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
S1265 Insuranc premium tax/high risk pool 03/11/2016 House - U.C. to be placed on General Orders
S1201 Approp, catastrophic health, reduce 03/11/2016 House - U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, March 14, 2016
H0482 Boards/qualifications/consumr membr 03/11/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
H0483 Pharmacy, communicatn, bio products 03/11/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
S1382 Nursing, definition revised 03/11/2016 Senate - Read second time; filed for Third Reading
H0533 Hospital districts, board trustees 03/11/2016 Senate - Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
S1294 Pharmacists, immunizations 03/11/2016 Senate - Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
S1387 Pharm board, durable med equipment 03/11/2016 Senate - Retained on calendar
H0335 Controlled substances, sched II 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0336 Pharmacy board terms 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0337 Prescriptions, med examiners/dbase 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0338 Legend drug possession 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0339 Controlled substance storage 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0340 Pharm brd, contraceptives 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0373 Legend drugs, clinic donat/dispense 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0374 Control subs prescription database 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House
H0375 Health care task force 03/11/2016 Senate - Signed by President; returned to House



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