Bill Summary for S 361 (2019-2020)

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Jun 26 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
Senate Bill 361 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 26, 2019
AN ACT TO ENACT THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT, ALLOW LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO CONDUCT FIRST-LEVEL COMMITMENT EXAMINATIONS, ELIMINATE REDUNDANCY IN ADULT CARE HOME INSPECTIONS, ENSURE THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF STEP THERAPY PROTOCOLS, AND CLARIFY THE USE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ASSOCIATION.
Intro. by Krawiec, Bishop, Hise.

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Senate amendments make the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amendment #1 eliminates previous Part I, which amended Article 9, Certificate of Need, of GS Chapter 131E. Makes conforming organizational changes to the act.

Amendment #2 adds a new Part to provide the following.

Enacts new GS 103-15 designating May as Lupus Awareness Month.

Enacts new Part 6A in Article 1B of GS Chapter 130A establishing the 15-member Lupus Advisory Council (Council). Sets out the Council's duties, including making recommendations to the Governor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services aimed at improving patient health status and examining the financing of, and access to, health services. Sets out Council membership and provisions for electing the chairperson, establishing a quorum, paying member expenses, and providing Council support.

Makes conforming organizational changes to the act.