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Committee advances HB 12-83 on advanced breast imaging for state plan, sends bill to appropriations
Summary
The committee rejected a do-not-pass motion and later passed HB 12-83 on a roll-call vote, referring the measure to appropriations. Supporters said the measure removes cost barriers to advanced diagnostic imaging for state employees; opponents warned about unlimited carve-outs.
The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted to advance House Bill 12-83 and referred the bill to the Appropriations Committee after committee debate and a roll-call vote Tuesday.
Representative Mark Johnson moved the bill for a "do pass" recommendation; Representative Ruby moved a "do not pass" motion during debate, arguing that the bill could begin a pattern of narrowly carving coverage exceptions and that the committee should apply broader policy reasoning. Supporters, including Ben Hansen of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, said advanced diagnostic imaging…
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