Bill No.: HB0215                  Drafter:  JWL

LSO No.:  11LSO-0376              Effective Date:  3/3/2011

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0090

Chapter No.:       161

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Lubnau

Catch Title:       Department of health reorganization.

Subject:  Provides for a study of Department of Health reorganization.

Summary/Major Elements:

• This act:

o Creates the position of 'state Medicaid agent' as the chief administrator of the Medicaid Program and provides that the position is at will and appointed by the Governor;

o Authorizes the director of the Department of Health to prepare a plan for the reorganization of the department and all programs providing Medicaid services;

o Requires that the reorganization report, if it requires legislation for implementation, be submitted to the Joint Labor Committee and Joint Appropriations Committee by November 15, 2011 for consideration in the 2012 budget session or September 1, 2012 for consideration in the 2013 general session.

Comments:

- Report required as noted above.

- $100,000 GF appropriation to the Governor's office to retain a consultant for the reorganization study.

- Immediate effective date.