Arizona 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1504 — developmental disability rates; appropriation

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2018. Enacted.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1504 now includes specific language clarifying the process for determining and reporting the cost-effective study rate for individuals receiving developmental disability services. This change ensures that the Department reports this information to the legislative budget committee annually by June 15, which helps maintain transparency and accountability in funding these services. The addition emphasizes the importance of regular updates on the financial aspects of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, reflecting a commitment to ensuring that these services are adequately funded and managed.

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SB1504 - 532R - S Ver     Senate Engrossed       State of Arizona Senate Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session       SENATE BILL 1504       AN ACT   Amending section 36‑2960, Arizona Revised Statutes;
Chapter 0346 - 532R - S Ver of SB1504     Senate Engrossed       State of Arizona Senate Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session       CHAPTER   SENATE BILL 1504     AN ACT   Amending section 36‑2960, Arizona Revised Statutes;
adjustment A.  The department shall annually determine the cost‑effective study rate for persons who are receiving developmental disability services pursuant to chapter 5.1 of this title and provide that rate to the Arizona health care cost containment system administration.  On or before June 15 of each year, the department shall report to the joint legislative budget committee the cost‑effective study rate for persons receiving developmental disability services that was determined for the subsequent fiscal year.
adjustment A.  The department shall annually determine the cost‑effective study rate for persons who are receiving developmental disability services pursuant to chapter 5.1 of this title and provide that rate to the Arizona health care cost containment system administration.  On or before June of each year, the department shall report to the joint legislative budget committee the cost‑effective study rate for persons receiving developmental disability services that was determined for the subsequent fiscal year.
        APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 16, 2018.
  FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 16, 2018.
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The bill amends existing law to adjust the appropriation for developmental disability services based on a cost-effective study rate and includes a specific appropriation for fiscal year 2018-2019.

  • 36-2960

    Notwithstanding section 23-706, Arizona Revised Statutes, the sum of $1,100,000 is appropriated from the special administration fund established by section 23‑705, Arizona Revised Statutes, in fiscal year 2018‑2019 to the department of economic security to provide services for persons with developmental disabilities whose service costs exceed the current cost‑effective study rate.

    Appropriates $1,100,000 for developmental disability services for fiscal year 2018-2019.

  • 36-2960

    the legislature shall annually adjust, according to the average annual percentage change in the metropolitan Phoenix-Mesa consumer price index published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, the appropriation made in the previous fiscal year to the department of economic security to provide services for persons with developmental disabilities whose service costs exceed the current cost‑effective study rate.

    The law mandates annual adjustments to the appropriation for developmental disability services based on the consumer price index.

Action History

  1. signed by governor

  2. transmit to governor

  3. transmit to senate

  4. passed

  5. house second reading

  6. house first reading.

  7. transmit to house

  8. passed

  9. senate second reading

  10. senate first reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 60 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 47000
Democrat 4000
Republican 9000
Total 60000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
BEN TOMA — Yea
Anthony T. Kern — Yea
Athena Salman — Yea
Becky A. Nutt — Yea
Bob Thorpe — Yea
Brenda Barton — Yea
Charlene R. Fernandez — Yea
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
Darin Mitchell — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
David Stringer — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Yea
Douglas Coleman — Yea
Drew John — Yea
Eddie Farnsworth — Yea
Eric Descheenie — Yea
Gerae Peten — Yea
Heather Carter — Yea
Isela Blanc — Yea
Jay Lawrence — Yea
Jill Norgaard — Yea
John M. Allen — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Ken Clark — Yea
Kirsten Engel — Yea
Macario Saldate — Yea
Maria Syms — Yea
Mark A. Cardenas — Yea
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Noel W. Campbell — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Paul Mosley — Yea
Randall Friese — Yea
Ray D. Martinez — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Yea
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Yea
Russell Bowers — Yea
Todd A. Clodfelter — Yea
Tony Navarrete — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Wenona Benally — Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 30 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 23000
Democrat 2000
Total 30000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Andrea Dalessandro — Yea
Bob Worsley — Yea
David Bradley — Yea
Frank Pratt — Yea
Jamescita Peshlakai — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Judy Burges — Yea
Karen Fann — Yea
Kate Brophy McGee — Yea
Katie Hobbs — Yea
Kimberly Yee — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Olivia Cajero Bedford — Yea
Rick Gray — Yea
Robert Meza — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Steve Farley — Yea
Steve Smith — Yea
Steve Yarbrough — Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea

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SB 1504 is sponsored by Steve Smith.
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