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Senate approves bill eliminating cost sharing for diagnostic breast exams; measure sent to appropriations
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 12‑83, a measure creating cost‑sharing restrictions for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations; final tally 26 ayes, 19 nays, 2 absent, and the bill was re‑referred to Appropriations.
The Senate passed House Bill 12‑83, a measure creating a new section in chapter 54‑52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code to restrict cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. The final roll call showed 26 ayes, 19 nays and 2 senators absent; the bill was deemed reconsidered and re‑referred to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
The bill’s fiscal note lists a statewide fiscal impact of about $3,000,000. Opponents on the floor, led by Senator Kathy Kessel, cited the fiscal note and committee analysis and warned the costs would fall on the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), public employees and…
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