March 4, 1999

HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT number ______ to HOUSE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 138

Amendment sponsored by Representative Patsy Trujillo Knauer

1. On page 1, line 11, after "FOR" strike the remainder of the line, strike line 12 in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof "INCREASED QUALITY CARE IN NURSING FACILITIES THROUGH REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT.".

2. On page 1, line 16, after "INVESTIGATION" STRIKE "--RECOUPMENT".

3. On page 2, line 4, after "Complaints" strike the remainder of the line and on line 5, strike "quality services" and insert in lieu thereof "alleging a nursing facility is".

4. On page 2, lines 14 and 15, strike "be based on" and insert in lieu thereof "take into account".

5. On page 2, line 15, strike "home's" and insert in lieu thereof "facility's".

6. On page 2, line 17, strike "home" and insert in lieu thereof "facility".

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Patsy Trujillo Knauer

Adopted ___________________ Not Adopted ___________________________

 (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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