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House declines amendment moving developmental-disability waiver funding into Senate File 10; amendment fails 25–35
Summary
A proposed second‑reading amendment that would have funded adult developmental-disability (DDI) waiver services with $3.86 million in general funds (and matching federal funds) failed on a roll-call vote; the amendment's proponent said she would seek a follow-up amendment to remove the same funds from another bill if needed.
Lawmakers rejected a second-reading amendment to Senate File 10 that sought to add funding for the Developmental Disabilities (DDI) waiver.
Representative Angelos moved second-reading amendment number 1 to Senate File 10 to provide $3,860,000 in general funds and $3,860,000 in matching federal funds for adults with developmental disabilities age 19 through 64, who rely on respite care workers and caseworkers. "This is our adults with disabilities ... it's 3,860,000.00 in general funds and 3,860,000.00 in matching federal funds," Angelos said.
Supporters argued the funds were needed to restore cuts to service rates and to ensure critical services. Representative Provenza said he supported the substance but raised single-subject and constitutional concerns about adding the amendment to the bill; several members said they could obtain the data or funding through other routes or asked about standing and potential legal challenges.
Representative Angelos later said she had filed an amendment number 2 that, if the first passed, would have taken the funds from the LISRA rather than the general fund; she then withdrew it after the first amendment failed. The vote on second-reading amendment number 1 was 25 ayes, 35 nays and 2 excused.
Ending: The amendment failed on the floor; members debating the measure expressed concern about single-subject rules and constitutional challenges, and several said they would prefer to address the funding through the budget process or other bills rather than by amendment to this child-related measure.
