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House amends then rejects Partnership for Healthy Communities grant bill
Summary
Representative Ray moved an amendment to S.B. 83 that reduced a fiscal note figure and described a new Partnership for Healthy Communities grant program focused on children 0–6; after amendment the bill failed in final vote (25–47).
Representative Ray introduced amendment number 3 to Senate Bill 83 to adjust the fiscal note, proposing a $500,000 figure, and described the Partnership for Healthy Communities grant program intended to prevent chronic disease by coordinating community partners to improve outcomes for children ages 0–6.
The floor adopted the amendment, but when the House voted on the amended bill the measure failed, receiving 25 yes votes and 47 no votes. Sponsor remarks stressed upstream prevention and metrics to track outcomes such as premature births, well-child visits, developmental screenings and kindergarten readiness.
Next steps: S.B. 83 failed in the House and will be filed with staff for record.
