North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2276

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  
Report Pass
1/31/23  
Refer
2/1/23  
Report Pass
2/13/23  
Engrossed
2/15/23  
Refer
2/17/23  
Report Pass
3/30/23  
Enrolled
4/25/23  

Caption

The establishment of a cross-disability advisory council and a family caregiver service pilot project; to provide an appropriation; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

Impact

The implementation of this bill significantly impacts state laws related to disability services and caregiver support. By formalizing the advisory council, the state aims to create a more responsive system regarding the needs and interests of those with disabilities. The bill includes a financial appropriation of $2.5 million to facilitate the caregiver service pilot, which reflects a legislative commitment to improving care and support mechanisms for families providing extraordinary care.

Summary

Senate Bill 2276 establishes a cross-disability advisory council and introduces a family caregiver service pilot project in North Dakota. The bill aims to enhance support for individuals with disabilities by ensuring a structured approach to feedback and planning regarding service waivers under Medicaid, specifically focusing on home and community-based services. Additionally, it provides funding for the caregiver project to aid individuals who provide extraordinary care to eligible individuals, thereby reducing the likelihood of institutionalization.

Sentiment

Overall, sentiment surrounding SB 2276 appears positively inclined, as it addresses critical gaps in support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Legislators showed strong support during voting sessions, with a notable majority voting in favor of the bill, indicating recognition of the importance of these services. However, there may also be concerns regarding implementation and financial sustainability, particularly how this funding will affect other state services in the long run.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the funding adequacy and potential limitations imposed by the pilot project's structure. Critics may point out issues related to the cap on participant numbers in the caregiver project, which is set at 120 individuals, limiting access for those in need. Additionally, concerns about how effectively the advisory council will address diverse disabilities and the representation of various stakeholders in decision-making processes have been raised, prompting a need for vigilant oversight as the bill moves forward.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SB2305

The family paid caregiver service pilot project and the cross-disability advisory council; and to provide an appropriation.

ND SB2113

The powers and duties of the department of health and human services, treatment hearing timelines, and membership of the cross-disability advisory council; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an expiration date.

ND HB1035

The autism spectrum disorder task force; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2318

Paid family caregiver services.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1012

Leases of department of health and human services property, substance use disorder treatment program, basic care payment rates, state of residence for child care assistance, opioid settlement advisory committee, and children's cabinet; to provide for a transfer; to authorize a line of credit; to provide legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an application; to provide an exemption; to provide for a report; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2308

Occupational and professional boards, the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, prison industry advisory committee, energy policy commission, medical marijuana advisory committee, onsite wastewater recycling technical committee, state board of water well contractors, committee on aging, brain injury advisory council, early childhood council, unemployment insurance advisory council, commission on the status of women, health information technology advisory committee, poet laureate nominating board, rural development council, America 250 commission, atmospheric resource board, and Devils Lake outlet management advisory committee; to provide for a legislative management report; to provide an effective date; and to provide an expiration date.

ND SF2972

Disability Services Accessibility Task Force and pilot projects establishment

ND HB1584

Pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SSB1213

A bill for an act relating to appropriations for veterans and health and human services and including other related provisions and appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive and other applicability date provisions.(See SF 561.)

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