Introduced
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To establish that failure by nursing homes to comply with the back-up electrical generator mandate proposed by House Bill 4765 would be a violation of the state building code, subject to a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not up to $1,000 for each day the violation continues.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To require an existing nursing home, which is exempt from the requirement to have its own generator, unless it undertakes a major building modification, to notify the local medical control and law enforcement agencies that it does not have an emergency generator on site.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would require nursing homes to have back-up electrical generators which meet certain requirements, and require homes for the aged to have have access to such a generator.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 86 to 18 (details)
To require homes for the aged and nursing homes to have emergency generator systems that meet certain specified standards. An existing home for the aged would not need to retrofit the equipment until any future renovation, but would be required to have contract for the use of a generator in the event of an electrical supply interruption.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that removes provisions requiring an exempt home for the aged to have a contract for the use of a generator in the event of an electrical supply interruption, and requiring the state to promulgate rules regarding a contract for the use of a generator and the operation and maintenance an emergency electrical system.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To require homes for the aged and nursing homes to have emergency generator systems that meet certain specified standards. An existing home for the aged would not need to retrofit the equipment until any future renovation, but would be required to have contract for the use of a generator in the event of an electrical supply interruption.
Amendment offered
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To require a home for the aged that is exempt from the bill's provision because it has not yet been renovated to file with the state a written policy outlining its procedures in the event of an electrical supply interruption.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, except for adding one amendment.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
