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J_JBC_2024A 03/07/2024 10:50:09 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Date 03/07/2024
Attendance
Bridges X
Kirkmeyer X
Sirota X
Taggart X
Zenzinger X
Bird X
Time 10:50:09 AM to 02:18:55 PM
Place JBC
This Meeting was called to order by Bird
This Report was prepared by Emily Hansen
Hearing Items Action Taken
10:50 am - 11:08 am Discussion of Child Welfare Legislation and Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Decisions JBC action on potential legislation
11:09 am - 2:18 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Human Services (Behavioral Health) JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

10:50 am - 11:08 am Discussion of Child Welfare Legislation and Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Decisions - JBC action on potential legislation




11:02:20 AM
Motion Draft legislation related to amending FY 2024-25 child welfare funding model implementation
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:07:17 AM
Motion Restore pediatric specialty hospital line item in the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to the pre-pandemic amount, increasing the line item by $1.4 million General Fund and $2.75 million total funds
Moved Taggart
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:08:18 AM  
Committee discussed
using TANF reserve for SB 24-008 (Kinship Foster Care)



11:09 am - 2:18 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Human Services (Behavioral Health) - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)




11:14:47 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for Marijuana Tax Cash Fund decreases associated with DHS R2/BHA NP5 Tony Grampsas program
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:15:32 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for R8 Community provider rate
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:40:02 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for statewide supplemental S1 ARPA Roll-forward, including authority to draft legislation for programmatic changes as necessary
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:44:24 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for annualizations of HB 22-1283 and HB 22-1303
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:53:20 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for BHOCO R1 Ombudsman increase
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:53:55 AM
Motion Staff recommendation for base appropriations and line item detail for the Executive Director's Office
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:06:09 PM
Motion Designate a $6,000,000 General Fund placeholder for SB 24-001 (Continue youth mental health services program)
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Sirota Yes
Taggart No
Zenzinger Yes
Bird Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:07:40 PM  
Committee recessed
01:34:56 PM  
Committee reconvened


01:49:16 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for base appropriations and line item detail for the Behavioral Health Administration
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:10:33 PM
Motion Department request R1 Inpatient restoration services
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Sirota Yes
Taggart No
Zenzinger Yes
Bird Excused
YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:11:30 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R7 OCFMH line item adjustments
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:12:12 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for consent decree inflationary adjustment
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:12:30 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for base appropriations and line item detail for the Office of Behavioral Health
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:13:44 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for base appropriations and line item detail for the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing - Department of Human Services Medicaid-Funded Programs, Office of Behavioral Health
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:17:14 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for footnotes and RFIs except footnote 55a
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird Excused
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:18:55 PM   The committee adjourned.






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