Health insurance exchanges.
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Official record
HB0050 Bill No.: HB0050 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 11LSO-0157 Effective Date: 3/10/2011 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0102 Chapter No.: 195 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Health insurance exchanges. Catch Title: Health insurance exchanges. Subject: Study of Wyoming 's implementation of a health insurance exchange. Summary/Major Elements: This act: o Creates the Wyoming Health Insurance Exchange Steering Committee; o Directs the Committee to study whether, in order to implement a requirement of federal health care reform, Wyoming should create its own health insurance exchange or participate in a regional exchange; o Authorizes the Committee to hire experts and consultants; o Specifies requirements of the study, including an evaluation of potential litigation to prevent a federally-operated health insurance exchange. Comments: Preliminary report to joint labor committee by October 1, 2011. $145,000 GF appropriation to Governor's office for those parts of the study that cannot be paid for from a federal health insurance exchange planning grant already awarded.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 7, 11:54 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges support for the bill because it clarifies the steering committee structure by adding two governor-appointed co-chairmen alongside existing legislative members, creating a balanced executive and legislative leadership.
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Why they voted this way
The speaker recommends voting no because the bill's change from an executive branch task force to a legislative committee may violate federal guidelines and cause the loss of $800,000 in grant funding. He argues that rejecting the report now allows for a technical fix before reintroducing the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because the Senate amendments removed key provisions and appropriations intended for study that were included in the original bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports removing the litigation provision because the state is already involved in that lawsuit, allowing the study committee to focus on its intended purpose.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is merely a first step toward implementing federal mandates that Wyoming should not be rushing to meet.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is inappropriate for the legislature to approve and fund a governor's task force on issues already being discussed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes studying exchanges that have failed in other states is unnecessary, though she acknowledges a consumer-driven market exchange might be needed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides legislative oversight for a task force that has found market-driven exchanges to be beneficial in other states.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows Wyoming to study options and make decisions that are best for its citizens, rather than being forced into a federal plan later.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows the state to push back against federal mandates and gives legislative control over decisions regarding health exchanges.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because an insurance exchange can help consumers with transparent comparison shopping, and there may be bipartisan changes to federal law in the future.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it makes the state more proactive in dealing with the health insurance situation, even though he does not like the need for the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as an opportunity to handle health care decisions thoughtfully and on their own terms, regardless of personal feelings about federal legislation.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Official activity
Changes
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Failed 3rd reading by CONNOLLY
Withdrawn 3rd reading by QUARBERG
Adopted Committee of the Whole by GINGERY
Adopted Standing Committee by H10
Adopted Standing Committee by H02
Adopted 2nd reading by SCOTT
Adopted Standing Committee by SCOTT