AL HB270

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Alabama voters to determine whether the state participates in Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Requires the Governor to enroll Alabama in Medicaid expansion within 30 days of amendment ratification if approved by voters.

Establishes legislative findings that Medicaid expansion would increase health care access, reduce state spending on uninsured residents, and promote economic activity and job creation.

Notes federal government will fund 100 percent of expansion costs for three years starting in 2014, declining to 95 percent in 2017 and 90 percent in 2020.

Directs election officials to place the amendment on ballots with a yes/no vote option and specific ballot language describing the proposal.