Wyoming Rural Health Transformation Program
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0400 Bill No.: HB0122 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0400 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0021 Chapter No.: 61 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: Wyoming rural health transformation program. Has Report: No Subject: Rural health program funding. Summary/Major Elements: This act implements Wyoming’s rural health transformation plan under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program and creates an advisory committee. This act establishes an expenditure account and a perpetuity fund with annual required distributions and purpose-dedicated shares for ongoing health initiatives related to critical access hospital incentives, EMS regionalization, workforce education and physician post-graduate medical education. This act authorizes the investment of funds, including the investment in equities and corporate stocks, as authorized under Article 16, Section 6(a)(ii)(B) of the Wyoming Constitution. This act authorizes expenditures for time-limited initiatives for integrated primary care, technology adoption, exercise and nutrition programs, a statewide tele-specialist platform, workforce education startup costs, care coordination, centralized billing capacity, nonemergency transportation coordination and administration. This act requires reporting and fiscal controls for recipients and requires the State Budget Department, in consultation with the Department of Health, to maintain an electronic reporting portal. This act requires rulemaking and directs the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee to study specified topics. This act appropriates federal funds received for deposit into the perpetuity fund and for the time-limited initiatives. Comments: Creates a major program; Requires legislative appointments. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the bill as currently written is thoughtful and specifically addresses Wyoming's healthcare needs without requiring changes.
R · S29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates another government program, increases dependence on federal funding from a debt-ridden government, and facilitates half a billion dollars in spending.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary measure to address high healthcare costs and poor outcomes caused by existing federal programs, acknowledging that passing it is required despite past policy choices.
R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it involves legislative oversight to protect against unfunded mandates after federal money is exhausted, ensuring the state does not bear sole responsibility for future programs.
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows legislators and communities to decide how $45 million in federal funds will be spent on health programs, while also establishing a perpetuity fund to extend the program's life for decades.
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Adopted Standing Committee by House Appropriations Committee
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Scott