Bill Summary for Bill Number Overview of Interim Committee Bill Drafting Process

Date: 09/11/2015

Final
Overview of Interim Committee Bill Drafting Process

HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE

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10:32 AM -- Overview of Interim Committee Bill Drafting Process

Kristen Forrestal and Christy Chase, Office of Legislative Legal Service, came to the table. Ms. Forrestal presented an overview of the interim committee bill drafting process. She explained that there is no limit on the number of bills that can be requested for drafting, but the committee may only approve eight bills for introduction. Discussion about the deadlines and about when the drafters need to have information regarding the provision of the bill. Ms. Chase told the committee that the bill sponsors should provide the drafters with bill language by early next week. The bills will be distributed to the committee members by October 23 in preparation for the October 27 committee meeting. Committee discussion followed regarding whether bill requests can be made at a later date.

10:41 AM

Senator Roberts asked if anyone in attendance wanted to participate in the public testimony portion of the agenda. There was no response. Mr. Patterson and Ms. Flores-Bennan returned to the table and stated that the exchange staff and board did not have any policy suggestions at this time.