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FL S0284

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Annette Taddeo

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to expand Florida's Medicaid program to cover all individuals under age 65 with income at or below 138% of the federal poverty level

  • Requires the state Medicaid agency to submit state plan amendments to the Governor by April 1, 2021, with Governor review and comments due by July 1, 2021

  • Mandates submission of state plan amendments and Governor's comments to the federal government by October 1, 2021

  • Exempts any implementing legislation from Article VII, Section 19 of the State Constitution (which typically requires a supermajority vote for new taxes or fees)

  • Would be placed on the ballot for voter approval at the next general election or an earlier authorized special election

Legislative Description

Medicaid Expansion

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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