Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2943

Introduced

4/24/23

Refer

4/25/23

Report Pass

5/16/23

Engrossed

5/17/23

Enrolled

5/19/23

Passed

5/26/23

Caption

State Department of Health; making appropriations; source; amount; creating special accounts; funds; rules and procedures; emergency.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2943 will have a significant impact on the state's healthcare framework by focusing financial resources on the urgent needs of families facing long-term medical challenges. By providing state funds to support nonprofit organizations, the bill aims to improve the availability of care and housing for families, which is critical in times of health crises. Additionally, the establishment of special accounts within the State Treasury ensures that appropriated funds are managed effectively and remain available for their designated purposes over time.

Summary

House Bill 2943 is designed to make appropriations for the State Department of Health, specifically targeting funds to support healthcare initiatives in the context of pandemic relief. This bill appropriates a total of $6 million, with $4 million allocated to a nonprofit organization for establishing a family residence building for families with children undergoing long-term medical care, and an additional $2 million for retrofitting and expanding services at a facility located near Lake Hefner. This funding is sourced from the Statewide Recovery Fund created under a previous legislative act related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Sentiment

The sentiment among legislators appears to be generally positive towards HB 2943, with strong bipartisan support evidenced by a voting outcome of 91 in favor to 7 against during its third reading. Proponents argue that the bill addresses urgent healthcare needs and provides essential support to vulnerable populations, particularly children requiring long-term care. However, concerns may arise regarding the effectiveness of fund management and the ability of funded organizations to meet the intended care standards.

Contention

One notable point of contention is related to the oversight and administration of the funds appropriated under HB 2943. While the bill stipulates that the State Department of Health must report and remain accountable for the expenditure of these funds, some may question whether the state can guarantee that the designated nonprofits will utilize the resources effectively. Additionally, there may be discussions around the sufficiency of the appropriated amounts in addressing the extensive needs of families with children requiring long-term healthcare.

Latest OK HB2943 Activity

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Companion Bills

OK HB2943

Carry Over State Department of Health; making appropriations; source; amount; creating special accounts; funds; rules and procedures; emergency.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2791

Department of Human Services; making appropriations; source; amounts; creating certain special accounts; deposits or transfers; procedures; reports; requiring appearance before certain joint committee.

OK HB2791

OK HB1020

Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; making an appropriation; source; amount; creating certain special account; reports; appearance before certain joint committee; emergency.

OK HB2789

Water Resources Board; making appropriations source; purpose; accounts; deposits of transfers; procedures; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2789

Water Resources Board; making appropriations source; purpose; accounts; deposits of transfers; procedures; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2794

Department of Commerce; making appropriations; sources; amounts; purposes.

OK HB2794

Department of Commerce; making appropriations; sources; amounts; purposes.

OK HB4077

Department of Emergency Management; making an appropriation to the Emergency Relief and Impacts Revolving Fund; amounts; purposes; emergency.

OK HB4048

Department of Transportation; making appropriations; sources of funds; purposes; effective date; emergency.

OK HB2787

State Department of Health; making an appropriation; source; purpose; emergency.

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