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MN HF2490
Bill
Status
2/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mary Franson
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AI Summary
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Creates a Health Care Compact codified as Minnesota Statutes chapter 143, effective upon adoption by at least two states and Congressional consent.
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Allows member states to suspend federal health care laws, rules, and regulations that conflict with state-adopted policies, with each state responsible for funding any federal requirements it retains.
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Establishes that member states receive federal funding equal to their base funding level (Minnesota's preliminary estimate is $13.348 billion) adjusted for population and inflation, provided as mandatory spending without annual appropriation conditions.
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Creates an Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission with representatives appointed by member states to study health care regulation, make nonbinding recommendations, and collect data on state health care programs and pricing.
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Allows member states to withdraw with six months' notice and permits amendments by unanimous agreement of member states without Congressional approval, though Congress may disapprove amendments within one year.
Legislative Description
Health care compact created.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Reform
2/23/2012