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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5179

SB 5179: Nursing facility reimbursmnt

Correcting inequities in the nursing facility reimbursement system.

Summary

  • The following areas considered in determining reimbursement rates are changed: The allowable cost for land on which new facilities are constructed is limited to the actual cost per square foot or the cost established by a mandatory competent professional appraisal process. Real estate taxes on new or replacement construction only are recognized on a current funded basis for rate adjustments on non-rebasing years.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5179), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 14, 1997
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawMay 7, 1997
Prime sponsor
Alex Deccio (R-14)
Introduced
January 17, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 1997
Session law
Chapter 277, Laws of 1997
Versions
SB 5179, SSB 5179, 2SSB 5179

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Alex Deccio (R-14)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Margarita Prentice D-11Jeannette Wood R-21

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1997
Version voted on: 2SSB 5179
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican26000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

April 14, 1997
Version voted on: 2SSB 5179
85 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat301200
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

April 14, 1997
Version voted on: 2SSB 5179
88 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33900
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: 2SSB 5179
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican25001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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History

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SB 5179 in other sessions

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