FIFTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION, 2013
February 15, 2013
Mr. President:
Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred
SENATE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
SENATE BILL 43
has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:
1. On page 1, line 18, strike the "A" before "health" and insert in lieu thereof "Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, a".
2. On page 1, after line 25, insert the following new subsection:
"B. If a pregnant woman is referred to or requests substance abuse treatment from a health care provider that does not receive reimbursement from state or federal health coverage programs and that provider is not able to offer timely substance abuse treatment to that pregnant woman pursuant to her request or referral, the health care provider shall assist the pregnant woman in finding appropriate treatment.".
3. Reletter the succeeding subsection accordingly.
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John Arthur Smith, Chairman
Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________
(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)
Date ________________________
The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against
Yes: 9
No: 0
Excused: Morales
Absent: None
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