997505                                                     
Committee
HA
Amendment
2
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL SB2800 Senator(s) Peaden moved the following amendment:
Section: 03
On Page: 066

Spec App: 270
EXPLANATION:
Revises proviso language to require a waiver
submission deadline rather than a waiver transition
deadline.
NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds Recurring - 0 0 0 Non-Recurring - 0 0 0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Positions & Amounts Positions & Amounts DELETE INSERT AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Program: Services To Persons With Disabilities Home And Community Services 67100100 In Section 03 On Page 066 270 Special Categories 101555 Home And Community Based Services Waiver IOEE DELETE the last sentence in paragraph 8 following Specific Appropriation 270: The transition to the new waiver must be accomplished by October 1, 2007. and insert: The agency shall work with the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit the necessary waiver request documents to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by July 1, 2007 for approval. The approved waiver must be implemented immediately. Any delay or expected delay in compliance must be reported to the chair of the Senate Fiscal Policy and Calendar Committee and the chair of the House Policy and Budget Council.
Line item amendments are accepted as part of the amendatory process. However, due to the necessity of using computerized systems this may entail a different placement within a budget entity or the renumbering of the specific appropriation items. Items printed in italics are computer codes and are not a part of the official text of this amendment.
997505 Log:0007 RAF/RAF 04/10/07 02:16:50 PM Senate Page: 1