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TX HJR40
TX HJR40Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Introduced
12/27/2018
12/27/2018
In Committee
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to expand eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, to include all individuals who qualify for federal matching funds under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare). This federal law, along with its amendment, allows states to receive federal money to cover more people under Medicaid. The resolution specifies that this expansion would take effect on January 1, 2020, and would be voted on by the public in an election on November 5, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations (on 02/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HJR40 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HJ00040I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HJ00040I.pdf |
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