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A 7012

Expands who the director of budget shall report to in regard to the healthcare stability fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen and 1 co-sponsor

Expands the Director of Budget's reporting line for the Healthcare Stability Fund to boost legislative oversight and fund transparency.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 7012

Summary: Bill A 7012 — Expands reporting lines for the Director of Budget regarding the Healthcare Stability Fund

Overview

Bill A 7012 proposes to expand the reporting relationship of the state’s Director of Budget in matters related to the Healthcare Stability Fund. The exact details of to whom the director would report are not provided in the available information, but the bill centers on broadening or altering oversight/communication channels related to the fund.

What the bill would do

  • Change the reporting structure for the Director of Budget with respect to the Healthcare Stability Fund.
  • The objective appears to be increasing or reorganizing oversight and accountability for how the fund is managed and reported, though specific reporting targets or bodies are not listed in the summary provided.
  • The bill is focused on governance and oversight rather than creating new funding programs, revenues, or expenditures.

Who would be affected

  • Director of Budget: The key official whose reporting line would be expanded or modified.
  • Healthcare Stability Fund: The fund and its management would be subject to the revised reporting framework.
  • Legislative oversight bodies (e.g., Ways and Means committee): Given the bill’s referral, these bodies would be central to reviewing and approving any proposed changes.
  • State budget and fiscal staff involved with the Healthcare Stability Fund’s oversight.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (a committee handling budgetary and fiscal matters).
  • Legislative Actions: The bill appears with two identical entries on 2025-03-18, both noting referral to Ways and Means. This likely reflects duplicate record entries rather than separate actions.
  • Next steps (typical process): The Ways and Means committee would review the bill, potentially amend it, and decide whether to report it to the floor for a full chamber vote. If reported, it would proceed through further readings and votes, subject to legislative calendar.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Edward Ra
  • Cosponsor: Josh Jensen

Potential impact and considerations

  • Increased legislative oversight over the Healthcare Stability Fund could enhance transparency and accountability in fund management.
  • The specific changes in reporting structure will determine the tangible effects on administration, transparency, and timelines for reporting.
  • As the bill is at an early stage, fiscal implications will become clearer with the full text and committee analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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