HOUSE BILL 17

Sponsored By:

Delegate Smigiel

Entitled:

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Use of Federal Funds - Priority for Medically Underserved Areas

Synopsis:

Requiring the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene to give priority to medically underserved areas of the State, as designated by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration, when using federal funds that are received by the Secretary and that may be used for medical devices or telemedicine.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

11/18

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Health and Government Operations

1/13

Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

2/22

Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Federal Government

Grants

Health Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etc

Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of

Revenue and Taxes -see also- Dev Fees & Taxes; specific tax.

Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 2-104 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Health and Government Operations