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AR HR1006
Resolution
Status
2/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Wardlaw
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Senator Rice or Senator Irvin to introduce a bill modifying state contributions to the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program
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Amends Arkansas Code § 21-5-414(b) to remove the $550 monthly cap on state contributions per budgeted employee position, allowing the Chief Fiscal Officer to authorize higher monthly contribution amounts
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Declares an emergency based on findings that the current insurance program is inadequate to provide sustainable and affordable health benefits for public school and state employees
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Establishes immediate effectiveness upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override to enable timely provision of affordable health benefit options to program participants
Legislative Description
To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Modify The State Contribution To The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Program.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
2/15/2022