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House Human Services committee tables HB 783 after amendment adds $3 million for implementation
Summary
The House Human Services Committee reviewed two late-filed amendments to HB 783, adopted an amendment that would appropriate $1.5 million per fiscal year (total $3 million) for implementation, then voted by voice to table the bill for further work.
The House Human Services Committee reviewed and then tabled House Bill 783, a measure to revise health insurance laws, after adopting a committee amendment that would add a one-time appropriation of $1.5 million per fiscal year for the biennium (totaling $3,000,000) to cover implementation costs.
The amendment packet — two late-filed changes approved for drafting by the speaker — was explained to the committee by staff before executive action. A staff presenter summarized the appropriation amendment, saying: "Section 5, there is appropriated 1,500,000.0 from the State General Fund to the Department of Administration for each fiscal year of the biennium beginning 07/01/2025. That means this is ultimately a $3,000,000 appropriation. ... it limits the use of those funds to cover the costs to the state associated with the implementation of the act and it is a one time only appropriation." The packet also includes language narrowing the bill’s use of the term "medically necessary" to specific diagnoses, including diabetes, class 3 obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
During executive action, Vice Chair Howe moved that HB 783 "do pass" and then moved to amend the bill with the appropriation amendment (783.1.4). Following staff explanation, the committee took a voice vote on the amendment; the chair called for "All in favor?" and members answered "Aye," after which the amendment was accepted by voice vote.
After adopting the amendment, Vice Chair Howe again moved that HB 783 "do pass as amended," but said the committee should "get it right" and proposed additional time for refinement. Howe then made a substitute motion to table the bill to allow more time for work. The chair called a voice vote on tabling; the "Aye" voice vote carried and the committee tabled HB 783.
Committee members noted there were no further executive actions on the agenda. The chair said the committee would reconvene when additional materials were available and indicated members should watch the schedule; staff said items to be heard would be added later. The committee adjourned and plans to meet again on Monday the 16th.
What’s next: HB 783 is tabled, meaning no further committee-level action occurred at this meeting; sponsors and staff may revise the bill and return it to the committee at a later date. The amendment’s appropriation language directs $1.5 million per fiscal year from the State General Fund to the Department of Administration for implementation costs beginning 07/01/2025, and the appropriation is described as one-time and not subject to carryover between the two fiscal years.
