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OK SJR58

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chris Benge

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Petitions the federal government to allow Oklahoma to opt-out of any federal mandates related to health care reform
  • Requests waivers to the state Medicaid program to enable Oklahoma to implement its own health care reform measures
  • Petitions the federal government to return taxes collected from Oklahomans and Oklahoma businesses under federal health care reform as a block grant for state-level health care reform implementation
  • Directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to submit formal requests to the federal government for these opt-outs, waivers, and block grants
  • Requires the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation

Legislative Description

Health care; petitioning the federal government to opt-out of health care mandates, receive waivers to the state Medicaid program; and return certain taxes to the state.

Health Care

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Committee

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget3/22/2010
Rules3/16/2010
Health and Human Services2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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