Introduced
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To give the state “Certificate of Need” commission the power to deny permission to create or expand a private health care facility because it lacks “adequate access to public transportation,” in commission members' opinion. The Certificate of Need (CON) program limits the availability of health care facilities and technology by requiring health care providers to seek permission from a state commission for new or expanded facilities. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1233 to 1238.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To give the state “Certificate of Need” commission the power to deny permission to create or expand a private health care facility because it lacks “adequate access to public transportation,” in commission members' opinion. The Certificate of Need (CON) program limits the availability of health care facilities and technology by requiring health care providers to seek permission from a state commission for new or expanded facilities. The bill is part of a package that includes these <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?CategoryID=0&Keywords=%22Authorize+new+transit-related+spending%2C+tax+breaks+and+subsidies%22&StartMonth=1&StartYear=2009&EndMonth=12&EndYear=2010&Results=50&op=Search">these</a> bills..
Which in two attempts on Dec. 3, could not assemble a majority to pass the bill. The bill would have authorized the additional obstacle for private health care facilities seeking government approval to expand of requiring them to be near mass transit lines.
Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that adds exceptions to the proposed requirement, reportedly in response to the bill's inability to gain a House majority.
The substitute passed by voice vote
