Committee backs loan-repayment program for health professionals, adopts a $25M amendment
Committee moved SB 14 (loan repayment for physicians, allied health and nurses) as amended; sponsors said the program would prioritize physicians for multi-year service commitments and allow part-time practice while receiving payments; committee adopted an amendment removing one appropriation and identified $25 million in funding.
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The committee voted to give Senate Bill 14 a do-pass recommendation as amended after testimony from health-care associations and an amendment adjusting appropriation language. Sponsor presentation said SB 14 establishes a loan-repayment program aimed at recruiting physicians (four-year obligation) and providing repayment to allied health and nursing professionals (three-year obligation), with an option for an additional year. The bill would prioritize physicians for at least 50% of funds unless insufficient applicants exist.
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