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AR HB1803
Bill
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Butch Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Defines "nonemergency transportation" as transportation services provided to eligible Medicaid recipients for approved medical appointments.
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Requires state agencies to use competitive sealed proposals (not competitive sealed bidding) when purchasing nonemergency transportation contracts.
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Limits price evaluation criteria to no more than 20% of total evaluation criteria for nonemergency transportation contracts, requiring consideration of provider experience, performance, references, resources, and qualifications.
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Requires nonemergency transportation contracts exceeding $100,000 to be submitted to the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee before execution.
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Declares an emergency effective immediately, citing that at least one nonemergency transportation contract will expire by July 1, 2013, necessitating prompt solicitation of new providers.
Legislative Description
To Require That Contracts For Nonemergency Transportation Be Awarded By Competitive Sealed Proposals And Submitted To The General Assembly; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/17/2013