PACE Ombudsman Program Add Local Ombudsmen
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning expanding the ombudsman program for persons receiving services pursuant to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly to include local ombudsmen, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The existing all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) program includes the state PACE ombudsman. The bill adds local PACE ombudsmen to the state ombudsman's office (office).
The bill contains provisions relating to local PACE ombudsmen, including training, designation as representatives of the office, access to PACE centers and participants, authority to file complaints on behalf of PACE participants, and immunity from liability.
The bill includes time frames for the state PACE ombudsman to complete duties and functions of the office, including establishing statewide policies and procedures for investigating and resolving complaints relating to PACE programs and training local PACE ombudsmen.
The department of human services shall report to the joint budget committee and to its legislative committee of reference concerning the long-term care ombudsman program and the state PACE ombudsman program, including program caseloads and the need, if any, for additional local ombudsmen.
The bill repeals statutory provisions relating to stakeholder recommendations and a report concerning the expansion of the PACE ombudsman program to include local PACE ombudsmen.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1264 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 (Attachment T). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1264, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1264, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1264 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/10/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
1
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2017 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
61
AYE
3
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/10/2017 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/01/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2017 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/22/2017 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/19/2017 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/19/2017 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/10/2017 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/10/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Reconsidered - No Amendments |
| 05/10/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/09/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/08/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/04/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 05/01/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance |
| 05/01/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2017 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/28/2017 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/23/2017 | House | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/15/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2017 | 363 | PACE Ombudsman Program Add Local Ombudsmen |