Health Care: Hospitals First Revolving Fund.

AI Summary

The Hospitals First Revolving Fund bill aims to establish a fund to support hospitals, particularly those in underserved areas or serving vulnerable populations. The fund will provide financial assistance for hospital infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, and workforce development. It seeks to enhance the quality of care in these facilities and improve access to healthcare services for communities in need. The bill outlines provisions for fund management, eligibility criteria for hospitals seeking assistance, and reporting requirements. If enacted, this legislation could have a significant positive impact on healthcare delivery in disadvantaged areas by strengthening hospital capabilities and resources.

• 2023-02-15: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-16: From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.

• 2023-03-23: Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

• 2023-03-23: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

• 2023-03-27: Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

• 2023-04-26: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-05-10: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.