MINUTES OF THE

HOUSE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

20 House Building, Utah State Capitol Complex

February 26, 2015

Members Present:                Rep. Kay L. McIff, Chair

                                                Rep. Robert M. Spendlove, Vice Chair

                                                Rep. Stewart E. Barlow

                                                Rep. Craig Hall

                                                Rep. Sandra Hollins

                                                Rep. Michael S. Kennedy

                                                Rep. Edward H. Redd

                                                Rep. Norman J. Thurston

                                                Rep. Raymond P. Ward

Members Absent:                 Rep. Melvin R. Brown

                                                Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck 

                                                Rep. Paul Ray

Rep. Raymond P. Ward

Staff Present:                        Mr. Mark D. Andrews, Policy Analyst

                                                Ms. Linda Black, House Secretary

Note:           A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes

Rep. Spendlove called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

MOTION:     Rep. Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of February 24, 2015. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Barlow and Rep. Redd absent for the vote.

S.J.R. 4          Joint Rules Resolution -- Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations (Sen. J. S. Adams)

Sen. Adams explained the resolution to the committee.

MOTION:     Rep Thurston moved to pass S.J.R 4 out favorably. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Barlow and Rep. Redd absent for the vote.

MOTION:     Rep. Barlow moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Rep. Spendlove adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m.

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Kay L. McIff, Chair