H.B. 217 Enrolled

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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF
2 HEALTH CARE FINANCING
3 2011 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: David Clark
6 Senate Sponsor: Wayne L. Niederhauser
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill amends the Medical Assistance Act to provide that the director of the Division
11 of Health Care Financing shall be appointed by the governor, after consultation with the
12 executive director of the Department of Health, with the advice and consent of the
13 Senate.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This bill:
16 . provides that the director of the Division of Health Care Financing shall be
17 appointed by the governor, after consultation with the executive director of the
18 Department of Health, with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
19 . makes technical changes.
20 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
21 None
22 Other Special Clauses:
23 None
24 Utah Code Sections Affected:
25 AMENDS:
26 26-18-2.2, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1988, Chapter 21
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28 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
29 Section 1. Section 26-18-2.2 is amended to read:

30 26-18-2.2. Director -- Appointment -- Responsibilities.
31 The director of the division shall be appointed by the [executive director of the
32 department] governor, after consultation with the executive director, with the advice and
33 consent of the Senate. The director of the division may employ other employees as necessary
34 to implement the provisions of this chapter, and shall:
35 (1) administer the responsibilities of the division as set forth in this chapter;
36 (2) prepare and administer the division's budget; and
37 (3) establish and maintain a state plan for the Medicaid program in compliance with
38 federal law and regulations.